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Gig bill, African-American maternal health, and big money
Workers weigh in on gig economy bill. What's being done to improve African-American maternal health. Should striking workers get unemployment insurance?
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Health care threats+DMV fees+Old politics and #MeToo+flying fur
State fights to preserve Affordable Care Act. DMV to start charging credit card fees. Bill to combat sexual misconduct by psychologists stalls.
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Newsom’s learning curve, breaks for low-wage workers, and another city’s homeless spike
State budget provides learning curve for Newsom. Earned Income Tax Credit more than doubles. Canada, California join in climate fight.
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Ammunition control, common interests, and an effort to ease the price of being poor
California gets more ammunition in fight against gun violence. Legislation seeks to cushion poor from impact of traffic fines, impounded vehicles.
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Cannabis banking, horse racing deaths, college sports, and cigarette butts
Legislation would get cannabis out of cash-only business. Pot growers get a reprieve in Carpinteria. Bill takes aim at cigarette butts.
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Newsom’s fire plan, lack of mental health leadership, a transgender barrier to fall
Newsom eyes package to address wildfires crisis. Mental health services vary widely by county. Legislation focuses on school records for transgender alumi.
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A vaccine showdown, a tax bill, wildfire costs and poverty
Newsom wins tax hike to fund tax credit. Bill to restrict vaccination exemptions advances. California braces for wildfires as summer begins.
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Taxes, the coal fight comes to California, voting, and student debt
Automakers oppose Newsom's tax bill. Newsom joins fight against coal. Legislators take step toward easing student debt, with assist from Steyer.
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A PG&E settlement, a vaccine compromise, and an apology to Native Americans
PG&E agrees to pay $1 billion for wildfire damages. Newsom apologizes for state's mistreatment of Native Americans. Redding church comes under scrutiny.
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Clean water, gas taxes, contraceptives and gay pride
Cap-and-trade revenue to be used to treat drinking water. Republicans lament gas tax hike. Gig work becomes a campaign issue.