Matt Haney

California’s rival gambling interests gave the 22 members of an obscure legislative committee more than $1 million in campaign donations. Did the cash infusion to this “juice committee” influence members’ votes?

Two new bills would allow state funding to support sober housing for homeless residents, a significant departure from California’s current ‘housing first’ law.

From prohibiting non-disclosure agreements in bill negotiations to protecting utility ratepayers, bills keep dying this year despite lawmakers refusing to say “no” when it came time to vote. Is it time for the rules to change?

A California woman who was previously homeless says a proposed constitutional amendment is a critical step to ensure the state has enough housing for every person.