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Why single-payer advocates are split on how to overhaul health care

by Ana B. Ibarra July 5, 2023July 4, 2023

Two proposals that would usher in single-payer health care have divided former allies in the fight for reform.

The main entrance of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister on March 30, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Hospital closures, cuts in services loom for some communities. How the state may step in to help.

by Ana B. Ibarra April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

Theresa Griffin helps students with their class work on Feb. 6, 2023. Photo by Shelby Knowles for CalMatters

Should teachers in high-poverty California schools get more pay?

by Lynn La March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Will California Assembly speakership deal make any real difference?

by Dan Walters November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

Democratic Assemblymember Robert Rivas on the floor on May 31, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Assembly Speaker Rendon keeps his crown

by Ben Christopher June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

From left, Democratic Assemblyman Robert Rivas and Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon. Photos by Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo and Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters

California’s next Assembly speaker. Maybe.

by Ben Christopher May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

tax

Why single-payer health care failed in the Legislature

by Guest Commentary February 8, 2022February 7, 2022

Several new California laws will kick in for 2022. The state Capitol. Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters; iStock

Economy, Housing, Justice

Eleven new California laws for 2022, explained in one minute

by Byrhonda Lyons and CalMatters December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

June 24 1961, is the date Susan married her now deceased husband, Harry "Punky" McClellan. The photos were put together by daughter Coreen during the time her father was residing in a nursing home. Susan recently strung the photos together and placed them in her bedroom, "this keeps me sane," McClellan says. Dec 4, 2021. Photo by Julie Leopo for CalMatters

The case of the vanishing fine: How a massive nursing home penalty eluded consumer detection

by Jocelyn Wiener December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

students

Transfer students need a clearly defined pathway

by Guest Commentary September 28, 2021September 27, 2021