California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1990. Our analysis shows voters tend to reject new taxes.
Posted inPolitics
Will Democrats’ midterm wave reach California’s Central Valley? Bernie Sanders rallies the vote
Many Democrats are hopeful that Randy Villegas, their congressional candidate in the traditionally conservative Central Valley, can prove that progressive ideas, like universal healthcare, are palatable outside of safe blue cities.
Posted inCommentary
California banned pay toilets to address inequality. Some would revive it on the same grounds
California was the first state to ban pay toilets. A pitched return of the policy in San Diego shows how privatization is the best government can think to do today.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats want to change the rules for recall elections. Voters get their say with Prop. 5
Following the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats had the political will and momentum to call for changes to the recall process. What emerged was Proposition 5 on the November ballot, a measure to change the recall process.
Posted inEconomy
California families are running out of time to use $120 per kid benefit on groceries
The federal program sends the money to low-income families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches or who receive MediCal. The benefits are expiring on a rolling basis this fall.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
CalMatters wins another Online Journalism Award for “truly an online first investigation”
The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.
Posted inHealth
Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases
California lawmakers passed a healthcare tax in June that could increase premiums by $100 annually, but groups representing doctors and insurers say it violates the law.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Informe concluye que ningún fallo aislado causó los incendios en Los Ángeles. ¿Quién se encarga de solucionar los problemas del sistema?
Un informe de 723 páginas, ordenado por el gobernador Gavin Newsom, concluye que los incendios de Los Ángeles desbordaron un sistema que nunca fue diseñado para una conflagración impulsada por el viento.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Verificación de datos: ¿Podrían los legisladores de California extender el impuesto a los multimillonarios a todos los residentes?
Los opositores a la Proposición 40 afirman que el impuesto a los multimillonarios permite a los legisladores modificar la medida con una votación de dos tercios y aplicarla así a todos los residentes.
Posted inMental Health
Fact check: Did Newsom’s mental health court hit his goal for helping Californians?
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week claimed a major victory for CARE Court, his program to provide mental health treatment to Californians with serious conditions. Did it really help 10,000 people?”