Dan Morain

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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump against immigrants + Twists and turns in primary politics

U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump with "public charge case." Legislation goes further to expose wayward cops. State Senate race draws cries of foul.

By Dan Morain • January 28, 2020

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Trump challenges California on abortion + A housing vote + PG&E’s unwanted anniversary

Housing bill faces key vote. Trump takes on California over abortion. The state of play for PG&E one year after filing for bankruptcy.

By Dan Morain • January 27, 2020

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Disaster days legislation + New effort to curb health care costs + Unions make gains

"Disaster relief" summer schools proposed in wildfire country. A new effort emerges to control health care costs. Stalled bills may rise again.

By Dan Morain • January 24, 2020

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Newsom challenges PG&E bankruptcy plan + Bakersfield children need help + Star treatment for plastics bill

Newsom urges judge to reject PG&E bankruptcy plan. New report concludes Bakersfield children are struggling. Scorecard assess homelessness prescriptions.

By Dan Morain and Judy Lin • January 23, 2020

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Mental illness as a campaign issue + oil spends big on legislative races + UC drops tuition hike, for now

Candidates open up about impacts of mental illness. Oil companies spend big on upcoming Senate elections. University of California puts off tuition hike.

By Dan Morain • January 22, 2020

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Regents consider raising tuition + Legislators mull cutting cannabis tax + A threat to Medi-Cal

UC regents consider tax hike. Legislators consider cutting cannabis tax. State braces for another challenge to Obamacare and Medi-Cal

By Dan Morain • January 21, 2020

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Newsom turns to Delta tunnel project, while a conservative icon dies

Election guide answers all your primary questions. Newsom restarts Delta water project. Motel vouchers help to house impoverished Fresno County families.

By Dan Morain • January 17, 2020

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Newsom to get a Supreme Court pick, while lawmakers tussle over sex education and corporate taxes

Newsom gets first pick to California Supreme Court. Bill would tie corporate tax rates to CEO pay. Tax credit benefiting Hollywood continues to grow.

By Dan Morain • January 16, 2020

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An attempt to expand mental health care, stepping back from an oil tax, and feeding Stockton

Legislation would expand mental health care. Democrats drop oil tax plan. Alice Waters brings Edible Schoolyard Project to Stockton.

By Dan Morain • January 15, 2020

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You may get to vote on homelessness + intersex surgery legislation + e-scooter head injuries

Voters may get chance to weigh in on homeless crisis. Helmet law debate returns as electric scooter head injuries spike. Intersex surgery bill stalls.

By Dan Morain • January 14, 2020

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