This is a modified version of the original story by Dan Walters for use in classrooms. Political handicappers almost all expect that Democrats will lose their very thin majority in the House of Representatives this year. However, it may be closer than expected. If so, what happens in a few California congressional districts could make the difference. On paper, Democrats […]
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Could California save Democrats’ U.S. House majority?
This is a modified version of the original story by Dan Walters for use in classrooms. Political handicappers almost universally expect that Democrats will lose their paper-thin majority in the House of Representatives this year. However, if it’s closer than expected, what happens in a handful of California congressional districts could make the difference. On paper, Democrats should make gains […]
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Could California save Democrats’ U.S. House majority?
This is a modified version of the original story by Dan Walters for use in classrooms. Political handicappers almost universally expect that Democrats will lose their paper-thin majority in the House of Representatives this year. However, if it’s closer than expected, what happens in a handful of California congressional districts could make the difference. On paper, Democrats should make gains […]
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California’s newest housing law: Abolishing some parking mandates
This is CalMatters political reporter Ben Christopher, filling in one last time for Emily, who is scheduled to be back in your inboxes on Monday. Thanks for reading! Gov. Gavin Newsom has some catching up to do. On Thursday, the governor returned to California after three days in New York City spent touting his administration’s […]
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Voters push to take local redistricting from politicians
Through legislation and lawsuits, voters are trying to take redistricting power away from local politicians. Bills signed by Gov. Newsom will require independent commissions in Fresno, Kern and Riverside counties.
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Misfire: Behind the California concealed carry bill’s big fail
In a state known for its strict gun laws, a concealed carry bill failed in the final hours of the legislative session. Its supporters rolled the dice with a proposal that would take effect quickly, but that required two-thirds approval.
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The Diablo is in the details
At least two days of statewide Flex Alerts asking Californians to voluntarily conserve energy amid an extreme heat wave that could last more than a week, pushing temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal and endangering vulnerable communities. Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaiming a state of emergency to take last-ditch measures to keep people’s lights and […]
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Could California save Democrats’ US House majority?
Democrats are targeting five Republican-held congressional seats in California this year. hoping that gains in the state could save their House majority.
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Concealed carry fiasco hangs over Capitol
A dispatch from me and CalMatters political reporter Ben Christopher: Legislative Republicans called Tuesday for an independent state audit to find out “what in the world happened” when the California Department of Justice briefly published the personal identifying information of more than 240,000 concealed carry weapon license applicants late last month. Assemblymember Jim Patterson, a […]
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Will California contests decide control of Congress?
Republicans need to gain five seats to retake control of the House of Representatives and it’s possible that a few California contests could be decisive.