Economic Inequality

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Black women in California need more than short-term solutions for maternal health disparities

Despite various investments and political action, maternal death rates have climbed in recent years, especially for Black women. California passed a law in 2021 to confront racial disparities in maternal and infant health, but advocates say there needs to be mechanisms for transparency and accountability and deeper investment.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 5 月 24, 2023

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Can Fresno bridge its economic divide? California’s millions boost Black businesses, ag tech

Fresno is one of the most economically distressed and unequal regions in California. Fresno DRIVE, a public-private effort, is starting to boost minority businesses, agricultural technology, and other initiatives.

经过 Nicole Foy • 5 月 23, 2023

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Can California find better paying jobs for people with disabilities?

A new state law aims to ensure workers with disabilities earn at least minimum wage. But some worry that the state doesn’t have enough resources to help these workers compete for jobs.

经过 邝婧 • 5 月 10, 2023

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Reparations panel recommends possible millions for eligible Black Californians

A task force approved economic models for lawmakers to calculate the costs of historical racism in California. Try our interactive tool to see what is owed.

经过 温迪·弗莱 • 5 月 8, 2023

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California reparations task force to recommend ‘down payments’ for slavery, racism 

The reparations task force meets Saturday in Oakland. It may vote to recommend a state apology and payments to African Americans based on years living in state.

经过 温迪·弗莱 • 5 月 1, 2023

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California state workers should not be struggling to pay for the basics

A recent report found that more than two-thirds of state employees in California are given sub-living wages and can't afford to raise a family. Despite their important work keeping the state functioning, some rely on a second job or public assistance.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 4 月 25, 2023

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High living costs solidify California’s two-tier economy

Gov. Gavin Newsom's crusade against the oil industry over gas prices missed the larger point that the cost of nearly everything in California is very high.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 4 月 23, 2023

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California bills to expand state tax credits could send $1 billion to low-income families

As pandemic relief dollars dwindle, low income families still need help recovering, advocates say. Two bills would expand California's earned income and young child tax credits for families making as much as $30,000.

经过 亚历杭德拉·雷耶斯-维拉德 • 4 月 19, 2023

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California’s reparations task force could face uphill battle in legislature

Few assembly members have pledged their support for monetary reparations for the descendants of formerly enslaved people. Public response is split.

经过 温迪·弗莱 • 4 月 11, 2023

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California child welfare agencies under fire for pocketing foster kids’ Social Security money

A California grandmother fights to retrieve $30,000 taken by San Diego County from her grandchildren's survivor benefits. Counties take millions of dollars in federal benefits from foster children, says a lawmaker trying to stop it.

经过 邝婧 • 4 月 5, 2023