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California's state government in 2021 faced a windfall of dollars to address persistent inequality, a recall seeking to oust its government, and the challenges of learning to live with a pandemic. This CalMatters primer explains it all. Collage via CalMatters
California State Auditor Elaine Howle speaks with CalMatters at her office in Sacramento on Nov. 9, 2021. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters
A redistricting illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock
An election and redistricting illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

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