Economic Inequality

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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 • 3월 26, 2026

A person wearing a black business suit stands on top of a stage, talking in front of an audience of people, while pointing back to a large spacecraft with the words “Blood Moon” on it.

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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 • 3월 24, 2026

A sign from the Unrig California campaign lists corporate profit figures, executive pay and median worker pay alongside a QR code inviting people to join the campaign, with an illustration of a shipping box in the background.

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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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• 3월 17, 2026

A large group of people hold signs and march outside a building during a protest. A person wearing a Monopoly man mask, and holding a sign with a visual of a money bill and the face of a politician on it, stands out among the crowd.

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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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• 3월 4, 2026

A wooden podium bearing the seal of the State of California stands with two microphones, with a screen in the background displaying “2026–27 Governor’s Budget” and an image of the state capitol.

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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 • 2월 23, 2026

A large modern mansion with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooks a long rectangular pool with arcing water jets, surrounded by lounge chairs, a patio dining area, and manicured greenery under a clear blue sky.

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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 • 2월 19, 2026

A person wearing a navy suit points to a monitor with a line chart on it during a press conference. The California state seal, state flag and the American flag can be seen behind them.

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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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• 1월 1, 2026

Plastic waste in a recycling bin at a home in Sacramento on June 30, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez 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 • 12월 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 • 11월 14, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers a pre-recorded State of the State address via YouTube on June 25, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez 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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• 11월 13, 2025