January 3, 2024

Read this story in English. Los legisladores de California se lanzaron hoy a la sesión legislativa de 2024 con mucho que hacer, pero poco dinero para todos, y los manifestantes que apoyaban un alto el fuego en Gaza provocaron un rápido aplazamiento. La atención médica, la vivienda, las escuelas y los programas ambientales competirán por […]

State lawmakers reconvene with a lot of problems to fix, but not a lot of money to spend on solutions with a projected $68 billion budget deficit. The first day is cut short by a protest over the Gaza war.

As the state Legislature reconvenes, the Israel-Hamas war and the Gaza humanitarian crisis remain on the agenda. Assembly Republicans introduce a resolution condemning Hamas, while Gov. Newsom has met with Palestinian groups.

California politicians face two pressing crises this year: a massive state budget deficit and the decline of the homeowner insurance market.