Gov. Gavin Newsom, a father of four, promised he’d put kids front and center in his first- year agenda — and the legislative year was good to K-12 Californians.
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Newsom rejects ‘Trump insurance’ bill, blood on the floor, plastics, time, and 18-year-old scotch
Newsom rejects ‘Trump insurance.’ Anti-vax battle turns bloody. UAW official involved in Tesla fight is charged with corruption.
Posted inInside the Capitol
Last-minute switch would serve one oil refinery — and environmentalists are crying foul
The lawmaker behind the swap says he’s trying to level the playing field between big and small operators. Opponents say he’s doing a political favor.
Posted inPolitics
Asbestos in your makeup? Legislature rejects proposal to ban toxics from cosmetics
California lawmakers refused to bar the sale of cosmetics containing toxic chemicals after pushback from business interests, who said it would apply to trace amounts too small to be harmful.
Posted inEnvironment
Activists want California to ban fracking. What does Gov. Newsom want?
Dozens of California counties and cities ban fracking, even where there is no oil drilling. About 20% of California oil comes from fracked wells.
Posted inEducation, Election 2018, K-12 Education, Politics
Can California afford Gavin Newsom’s vision for school kids? Here’s your K-12 primer for 2019
Universal preschool. Top ranked per-pupil spending. Data tracking from toddlerhood to universities. Newsom is giving schools a tough assignment for 2019.
Posted inCommentary, Election 2018, Environment, My Turn, Politics
My turn: Voters made clear that climate change matters
Pundits and political consultants once thought climate change was a distant concern and not an issue that would energize voters. But as fires rage from Chico to Malibu, people can plainly see, feel, and smell the impact of climate change. And they made their feelings clear at the ballot box.
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Commentary: New law, born of UC scandal, will punish interference with audits
It will be a misdemeanor crime in California to interfere with the state auditor’s investigations.
Posted inHealth
Universal health care for California: Closer to reality, but big hurdles remain
Should state government become the health insurer for all Californians?
Posted inPolitics
Aiming for supermajority, California Democrats play Trump card
The one shred of power Republicans hold in the California statehouse—enough seats to block Democratic lawmakers from a “supermajority”—is on the brink in this election. Already California is one of only seven states in which Democrats control the legislature and the governor’s office (as compared to 23 states where the GOP holds both). Here, Republicans […]