June 30, 2023

Breaking from over a decade of traditionally not raising tuition for its students, Cal State leaders on Thursday released a proposal that would start annual increases in fall 2024. They say it’s the only way to make up a shortfall between operating costs and revenues.

EN RESUMEN Después de una transición prolongada, el demócrata de Salinas prestó juramento hoy como presidente de la Asamblea, reemplazando a Anthony Rendón. Son ideológicamente similares, por lo que las diferencias pueden estar más en el estilo de liderazgo que en la política. Read this article in English. Es un día que parecía que nunca […]

The U.S. Supreme Court this week rejected affirmative action in university admissions, ruling that race-conscious decisions are unconstitutional. The decision will have a limited impact on the UC system, but private schools like Stanford will be heavily affected.

After a prolonged transition, the Salinas Democrat was sworn in as Assembly speaker today, taking over from Anthony Rendon. They’re ideologically similar so the differences may be more in leadership style than policy.

EN RESUMEN Los funcionarios de salud de California dicen que otorgar las licencias evita el desalojo de cientos de residentes de sus hogares y brinda disposiciones de supervisión, incluido un período de monitoreo de dos años. Read this article in English. El estado está avanzando con la concesión de licencias a dos docenas de hogares […]

Assemblyman Anthony Rendon is stepping aside after one of the longest runs as speaker in California history. Supporters say his leadership style, empowering committees and legislators to craft policy instead of himself, made the lower statehouse more democratic.

After several years of devastating wildfires, California lawmakers want to give hefty raises to Cal Fire firefighters. The deal could tie the governor's hands in contracts.

California health officials say granting the licenses prevents the eviction of hundreds of residents from their homes and provides oversight provisions, including a two-year monitoring period.

Scheduling note: WhatMatters will be celebrating the Fourth of July weekend and will return to your inboxes on Wednesday, July 5. This morning, Assemblymember Robert Rivas was sworn in as speaker. He takes the place of Lakewood Democrat Anthony Rendon — who has been on a farewell media tour of sorts — and assumes one […]