Economic Inequality

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Inflation threatens California’s economic recovery

California's economic recovery was better than expected, but gas prices are shooting up, threatening the state's hard-fought gains.

에 의해 Emily Hoeven • 3월 14, 2022

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Dem leaders seem on board as Newsom proposes gas money for Californians

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to put money in Californians’ pockets to help them pay for the skyrocketing price of gas. That was the main takeaway from his State of the State speech Tuesday night, […]

에 의해 Emily Hoeven • 3월 9, 2022

정치

Will Gov. Newsom do more to reduce California inequality?

Gavin Newsom took office promising to tackle poverty. His administration has made progress on a number of fronts, but advocates say the state needs to do more to reduce inequality.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 3월 8, 2022

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Soaring gas prices put California Democrats in a bind

California gas prices are the highest in the nation, posing political challenges for Newsom and lawmakers ahead of the 2022 election.

에 의해 Emily Hoeven • 3월 8, 2022

논평

To reduce inequality in California, listen to Black women

For years, the wisdom and experience of Black women have shed light on racial and economic inequality, and on issues of gender and sexuality.

에 의해 게스트 코멘터리 • 2월 24, 2022

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Did the pandemic create more income inequality in California?

Income inequality grew in California during three of the last four recessions before the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are trying to figure out if the same happened in 2020.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 2월 23, 2022

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Targeted universalism: A solution for inequality?

As policy experts grapple with how best to address racial inequalities that have worsened in California during the pandemic, a new, more involved policy approach offers promise even as it remains untested.

에 의해 Jesse Bedayn • 2월 3, 2022

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EDD wants its jobless money back. But some people can’t pay.

California is asking some 1.4 million unemployment recipients to prove their eligibility months after receiving aid as part of a fraud recovery campaign. But some people say they’re caught in the Employment Development Department’s dragnet because they don’t have the documents to be cleared. Now, some risk having to pay back more than $30,000 — or face collection.

에 의해 Jesse Bedayn • 1월 13, 2022

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노동자에게 권한을 부여하는가, 아니면 정부의 권한 남용인가? 캘리포니아 패스트푸드 법안, 노동법 시험

일부 최저임금 산업에서 노조 대표가 바닥을 쳤을 때, 캘리포니아 의원과 노동계 대표 그룹은 다른 고소득 국가에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 노동 전략인 부문별 협상의 한 버전을 시험하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 진보주의자들은 패스트푸드 산업을 위한 주정부 임명 위원회가 임금과 근무 조건을 설정하도록 요구하고 있는데, 이는 역사적으로 고용주와 노동자 노조 간에 비공개적으로 협상되어 왔습니다.

에 의해 Jackie Botts 그리고 Jesse Bedayn • 1월 10, 2022

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California’s racial inequality: What can state do with $31 billion?

A new report found stark racial inequality across California. Advocates hope that the 2022 state budget will offer some solutions.

에 의해 Jesse Bedayn • 12월 24, 2021