California’s primary election is here at last — and with it a jumble of contradictions and confusing communication. First up: Erratic emails. Californians searching for information on how to cast their ballots (which you can find in CalMatters’ Voter Guide) may have been baffled by a series of Monday emails from the secretary of state’s […]
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After Texas shooting: A call to ‘advance our resolve’
Note: This is CalMatters political reporter Ben Christopher filling in for Emily Hoeven while she enjoys a well-deserved vacation. Buffalo. Boulder. Aurora. Las Vegas. Orlando. San Bernardino. Sutherland Springs. Poway. Parkland. Sandy Hook. At a press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom rattled off a list of towns that have become tragic metonyms of our […]
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Newsom takes stance on prickly enviro issues
Gov. Gavin Newsom takes a stance on decommissioning the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant and Poseidon’s Huntington Beach desalination plant.
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Another gas rebate plan — but little action
A group of California lawmakers have another gas rebate plan amid budget negotiations with Newsom, but suspending the gas tax may be a no-go.
Insurance Commissioner – Voter Guide 2022
Posting Insurance Commissioner About CalMatters | Support this guide The State of California is seeking a top regulator for the insurance industry, including the home, auto and life markets. Qualifications: Can effectively manage the nearly 1,400 employees of the Department of Insurance Is willing to work on policies that most people don’t want to think […]
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Divisions plague California Democratic Party
The divisions among California Democrats were on display during the party convention, including tensions with labor and progressives.
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Two statewide races to watch this year
With Gov. Gavin Newsom a shoo-in for re-election the year’s most significant statewide race will be for attorney general while its most interesting will be for insurance commissioner.
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California’s looming COVID crossroads
State and local officials are struggling to find the best California COVID policies to get through the pandemic and restore the economy.
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California lawmakers go all in on COVID vaccine rules
A new bill would supersede Gov. Newsom’s student COVID-19 vaccine mandate by requiring all kids in K-12 to get the shot by Jan. 1, 2023.
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How much will California redistricting shift political power?
California’s citizens redistricting commission is designed to be nonpartisan, but party politics will be influenced by its final congressional and legislative maps. Most studies say Democrats will still have the upper hand.