Xavier Becerra

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Three cases show Becerra’s range of expertise in health policy

As California’s attorney general, Xavier Becerra’s success in fighting for affordable health care highlights his understanding of health policy.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 1 月 25, 2021

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Behind chaos on vaccines and jobless checks: persistent tech problems

California is struggling to provide residents with two items central to surviving the pandemic — the vaccine and unemployment benefits. California as of Wednesday had administered 38% of its 4.2 million doses of vaccine, ranking 45th nationwide in the number of doses administered per capita. And on Thursday, the beleaguered Employment Development Department revealed that […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 1 月 22, 2021

正义

California’s bill for fighting Trump in court? $41 million so far

The state filed 110 lawsuits against the Trump administration over its environmental laws, immigration policies and other rules and rollbacks. So far, it’s won 23 cases, but most are still pending.

经过 Byrhonda Lyons • 1 月 22, 2021

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A new era for California? Newsom asks Biden for aid

What a difference a day makes. On Tuesday, California was still wrangling with the Trump administration, as evidenced by nine final-hour lawsuits filed by Attorney General Xavier Becerra — bringing his four-year total to a staggering 122 lawsuits. Today, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as president and vice president of the […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 1 月 20, 2021

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Severe reactions put batch of vaccines on hold as new virus strain raises concerns

The problems keep racking up for California’s vaccine rollout. State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan on Sunday recommended providers stop administering doses from a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine following “a higher-than-usual number” of possibly severe allergic reactions at a mass vaccination site in San Diego. Although fewer than 10 people appeared to experience […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 1 月 19, 2021

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Labor leader: As attorney general, Justice Goodwin Liu would be a good advocate for California workers

California needs an attorney general who recognizes the realities facing low-wage workers and has the experience to change those realities.

经过 嘉宾评论 • 1 月 8, 2021

政治

Newsom’s two big picks make history for California by advancing Latino and Black Democrats

In choosing a new U.S. senator and a new secretary of state, Gov. Gavin Newsom could shape Democratic politics for years to come.

经过 劳雷尔·罗森霍尔 • 12 月 22, 2020

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Becerra sues Amazon to cooperate with California’s COVID-19 safety investigation

California’s attorney general sued to get Amazon to comply with investigative subpoenas into the e-commerce giant’s coronavirus prevention efforts.

经过 杰基·博茨 • 12 月 14, 2020

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Will Newsom have another Senate seat to fill?

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein suffers from "cognitive decline," according to a New Yorker magazine article. It raises the possibility that she may not fill out her current term.

经过 丹·沃尔特斯 • 12 月 14, 2020

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California’s looming economic challenges

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, December 10. Newsom at an inflection point Even as 59% of Californians expect the state to be bogged down by widespread unemployment and financial depression for the next five years, 58% approve of how Gov. Gavin Newsom is handling the economy. The findings, from a statewide Public Policy Institute of […]

经过 Emily Hoeven • 12 月 10, 2020