Dan Walters

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Commentary

How will California spend $150 billion windfall?

California will be a case study in how windfall money is spent since it will receive $150 billion in federal "stimulus" payments.

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Dan Walters

• March 21, 2021

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Economic pain may drive Newsom recall

A year after COVID-19 hit California, its economic impacts remain heavy and could be a factor in the recall campaign against Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Dan Walters

• March 17, 2021

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California’s vaccine record just so-so

California Gov. Gavin Newsom touts the state's COVID-19 vaccination program, but the record is another story.

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Dan Walters

• March 16, 2021

Commentary

Governor delivers a State of Newsom address

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, is he managing the COVID-19 pandemic scientifically or politically?

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Dan Walters

• March 15, 2021

Commentary

State auditor’s office has been on a roll

California's auditor, Elaine Howle, has been on a roll, revealing politically embarrassing facts about state government agencies and programs.

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Dan Walters

• February 28, 2021

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Another chance to act on housing

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other political leaders talk a good game about confronting California's housing crisis but have failed so far to perform.

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Dan Walters

• February 24, 2021

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School reopening row nears climax

California's political wrangling over reopening public schools may be nearing a climax.

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Dan Walters

• February 23, 2021

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Pandemic relief package has a downside

With windfalls of revenue, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders seek an aid package for those affected by the pandemic, but it could have adverse consequences.

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Dan Walters

• February 22, 2021

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Prosecutors feud over criminal sentencing laws

California's district attorneys are squabbling over whether California should continue to soften criminal penalties.

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Dan Walters

• February 21, 2021

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Some sober advice on homelessness

Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to do something about homelessness in California, but two new watchdog reports are skeptical and critical.

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Dan Walters

• February 17, 2021