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Patients are often left ‘out of network’ as hospitals, insurers clash over cost

Guest Commentary written by Craig Wagoner Craig Wagoner is president and CEO of Community Health System No one wants to see health insurance premiums rise. Individuals, small businesses and large employers are already under inflationary pressures. But it will be far worse if health insurance companies fail to help address rising costs facing healthcare providers. […]

By Craig Wagoner • marzo 26, 2026

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Government money made Silicon Valley’s tech titans rich. A billionaire tax won’t hurt them

The public helped create tech fortunes via government grants, defense contracts and corporate-friendly regulation. Some payback is in order.

By Duane Roberts • marzo 24, 2026

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Billionaires bolt from blue states amid tax fears, mirroring rebellion in ‘Atlas Shrugged’ novel

In Ayn Rand's novel, society suffered after business leaders and other achievers left. Will that really occur if a tax chases away the rich?

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• marzo 17, 2026

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California businesses and left-leaning groups clash on the ballot and in court

This year's contests of businesses versus liberal groups include corporate and wealth tax proposals and requirements for greenhouse gas emission reports.

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• marzo 4, 2026

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Gavin Newsom’s last budget belies his ‘California for All’ pledge

The 2026-27 proposal fails to respond to President Donald Trump’s cuts. Nor does it help families meet needs for housing, food and health care.

By Chris Hoene • febrero 23, 2026

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California can learn from European countries that tried wealth taxes

Of 14 European countries that taxed personal wealth, all but three repealed it, citing capital flight, disappointing revenue and high costs.

By Jared Walczak • febrero 19, 2026

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New year may entertain political junkies, but California’s sluggish economy deserves the spotlight

Political intrigue grabs attention during election years, but California voters are also moved by high costs, joblessness and homelessness.

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• enero 1, 2026

Residuos plásticos en un contenedor de reciclaje en una casa en Sacramento el 30 de junio de 2022. Foto de Miguel Gutiérrez Jr., CalMatters

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As oil and gas companies pivot to plastic, California neighborhoods become sacrifice zones again

As oil and gas companies pivot to plastic, certain California neighborhoods become unhealthy sacrifice zones again.

By Veronica Herrera and Daniel Coffee • diciembre 17, 2025

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California colleges must target financial aid to students who need it most, despite federal cuts

Federal cuts will produce new challenges for higher ed, but financial aid priority should go to those with little or no wealth and low incomes.

By Emmanuel Rodriguez and Laura Hamilton • noviembre 14, 2025

El gobernador Gavin Newsom pronuncia un discurso pregrabado sobre el estado del estado a través de YouTube el 25 de junio de 2024. Foto de Miguel Gutiérrez Jr., CalMatters

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California is a high-tax state. Are more taxes a balm for its budget deficits?

California ranks near the top in tax rates but still has structural deficits in its budget. Legislators would rather tax more than cut costs.

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• noviembre 13, 2025