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What about Texas? California Republicans pressed for answers in redistricting fight

Texas and President Donald Trump struck first in a gerrymandering battle that could tilt the 2026 midterms. That puts California Republicans in a bind as they contest Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting.

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Maya C. Miller

• 8월 21, 2025

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‘Moral conflict’ drives Democratic doubts about Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan

California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.

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진 쿠앙

• 8월 20, 2025

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They came to Sacramento for a Christian rally. Then they heard about Newsom’s redistricting

Conservative opponents dominated the public comment at legislative hearings on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting plan, though most were at the Capitol for an unrelated rally.

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알렉세이 코세프

• 8월 19, 2025

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Republicans sue to block Newsom’s gerrymandering, point to legislative gamesmanship

California Democrats used a common legislative tactic called "gut and amend" to rush legislation for a special election on new election maps. Republicans say that violates the state constitution.

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Maya C. Miller

• 8월 19, 2025

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Gavin Newsom wants an election in a hurry on his gerrymander. Here’s what has to happen

California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom's special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.

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Maya C. Miller

• 8월 19, 2025

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California just blew a deadline for voter-approved health care measure — losing millions of federal dollars

California voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure that increases pay to doctors with Medi-Cal patients. The Newsom administration missed an early deadline to begin implementing it.

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크리스틴 황

• 4월 1, 2025

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Playing political Whac-A-Mole as issue of bond measure language pops up again

Lawmakers keep introducing bills to make it hard for voters to tell from ballot language how much a proposed bond issue or tax increase would cost them.

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댄 월터스

• 3월 14, 2025

Mental Health

California is spending billions on mental health housing. Will it reach those most in need?

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to see tangible results from the $6.4 billion mental health bond voters approved last year. Moving fast carries a risk of neglecting under-resourced communities.

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크리스틴 황

• 3월 6, 2025

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Californians rejected an anti-slavery ballot measure. Lawmakers want to try again

Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026.

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조 가르시아

• 2월 13, 2025

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People are getting arrested under California’s new tough-on-crime law. Some counties aren’t ready

A key part of California's Proposition 36 promised to direct people convicted of certain drug crimes to treatment. Some counties are straining to make that happen without new funding.

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케일라 미할로비치

• 2월 11, 2025

Ballot Measure