August 9, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wave their hands surrounded by a crowd of supporters waving placards in support of their presidential bid.

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Los republicanos critican la ‘californiedad’ de Kamala Harris, pero ¿les importará esto a los votantes en los estados claves?

La vicepresidenta debe defender sus raíces y su historial en California contra los ataques de la campaña de Trump. Los votantes y políticos de los estados indecisos de Michigan y Arizona dicen que ese puede no ser el factor decisivo.

By Yue Stella Yu • August 9, 2024

Elections

Republicans target Kamala Harris’ ‘California-ness.’ Do swing-state voters care?

The vice president must defend her California roots and record against attacks by the Trump campaign. Voters and politicians in the swing states of Michigan and Arizona say that may not be the deciding factor.

By Yue Stella Yu • August 9, 2024

The podium before Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media to unveil his 2024-25 January budget proposal at the Secretary of State Auditorium in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Commentary

California’s great debate resumes about how to cope with volatile swings in tax revenues

California's politicians have argued for two decades about how to deal with volatility. Should California increase rainy day reserves, or just avoid spending surpluses?

By Dan Walters • August 9, 2024