Economic Inequality

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With a guaranteed income, you can buy precious time with your family, say California parents

Los Angeles and Oakland parents who received monthly cash without restrictions from new pilot programs said it did more than help them pay bills. What they gained, they said, was priceless — more time with their children.

经过 邝婧 • 2 月 14, 2023

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‘No light at the other end’: Impending loss of pandemic CalFresh boosts could trigger hunger spike

For nearly three years, an increase in federal aid has allowed California to issue higher-than-usual amounts in food stamps. That ends in April.

经过 邝婧 • 2 月 9, 2023

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Many California workers are afraid to speak up. These policies could address that

New research shows that almost 2 in 5 California workers have experienced a workplace violation, but few report it because they fear retaliation. Lawmakers could address those concerns by creating a retaliation fund, educating workers on their rights and reconsidering the "at will" employment model.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 2 月 1, 2023

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How California can address economic disparities between coastal and inland regions

As the economies in California's coastal metropolises flourished in recent decades, its rural and inland regions have been left behind. The state has set aside billions to support regional growth, but more work is needed to ensure those resources are used wisely.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 1 月 31, 2023

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Thieves drain millions off CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients’ cards, families wait and taxpayers pay

The EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards. California officials plan to upgrade. Meanwhile, they're paying millions to replace stolen money and food stamps.

经过 邝婧 • 1 月 30, 2023

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More than a million undocumented immigrants gained driver’s licenses in California

Seven years after the Safe and Responsible Drivers Act gave undocumented residents a license to drive, the state is ready to expand its impact, but the law still has detractors.

经过 温迪·弗莱 • 1 月 27, 2023

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California reparations task force aims at more than dollars, seeks policies to prevent harm

The task force members are discussing monetary and nonmonetary reparations ideas to compensate for slavery and racism. Some say they want policies to prevent future harms against Black Californians.

经过 温迪·弗莱 • 1 月 26, 2023

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$24 billion projected budget deficit may test California’s resolve to grow safety net amid recession

Advocates warn now is not the time to cut programs that help the poor. The state has reserves to weather a tough year but a recession could deepen the deficit.

经过 亚历杭德罗·拉佐 和 邝婧 • 12 月 20, 2022

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Why California’s revised proposal to reform rooftop solar program deserves support

On Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission will vote on a controversial reform of the state's rooftop solar program. The revised proposal strikes a necessary balance that protects consumers and still encourages solar adoption.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 12 月 13, 2022

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Black churches are embracing solar in California. Slashing subsidies will upend the transition

On Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission will vote on a controversial reform of the state's rooftop solar program. Opponents who want to preserve the subsidies argue that the revised proposal goes too far and will undercut the clean energy transition.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 12 月 13, 2022