Jeremia Kimelman

Politics

Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much

Tech giants involved in AI and cryptocurrency spent $39 million last year to influence lawmakers and policy. It's the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

• March 27, 2026

Politics

Pebble Beach golf, Maui resorts, European tours: How special interests woo California lawmakers

Why learn about policy in Sacramento when you can do it in Maui? Special interests spent at least $1.2 million sending lawmakers to luxury destinations last year and handing out perks.

By

Yue Stella Yu

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Jeremia Kimelman

• March 20, 2026

Elections

See how Californians voted on Proposition 50

California counties are reporting results for Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's ballot measure to tilt the 2026 election map in favor of Democrats.

By

Mohamed Al Elew

and

Jeremia Kimelman

• November 4, 2025

Politics

The money spent on Newsom’s Proposition 50 was unlike any other California election in one way

As election day approaches, nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have spent nearly $26 million on ads and other communications in an effort to convince voters to support or oppose Prop. 50 - the most of any ballot measure in recent state history.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

• October 31, 2025

Politics

The campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California’s most expensive ever

Gov. Gavin Newsom is raising money from labor unions and Democrats all over the country for his redistricting ballot measure. Republicans are pouring in money to fight it.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

• October 3, 2025

Politics

California unions are pouring more money than ever into CalPERS elections. Here’s why

California unions are at odds and spending heavily in an election at CalPERS, the pension fund that provides retirement benefits to 2 million people.

By

Adam Ashton

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Jeremia Kimelman

• September 19, 2025

Digital Democracy

See what gifts, trips your state representatives disclosed in 2024

CalMatters created a tool that allows anybody to explore the assets, gifts, and travel disclosed by state lawmakers.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

• September 8, 2025

Digital Democracy

How California legislators got more than $820,000 in travel in 2024

Last year, nearly 100 interest groups spent more than $820,000 to sponsor trips for 92 state lawmakers.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

• September 8, 2025

Politics

Find out if your vote could be affected by Newsom’s redistricting plans

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing new California congressional maps that would dilute Republican votes. Here's how your vote could change in 2026 if his measure passes.

By

Jeremia Kimelman

and

Alexei Koseff

• August 15, 2025