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Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

This bill could give Californians an ally on public record requests

Avatar photo by Sameea Kamal September 12, 2023September 14, 2023

A bipartisan bill would create a state ombudsperson to intervene when public records requests are denied. But an advocacy group is concerned that it will encourage state agencies to go to court.

Posted inPolitics

More sick days and family leave? California lawmakers push to improve work-life balance

Avatar photo by Rya Jetha July 11, 2023July 10, 2023
Sacramento city councilwoman and Democratic State Senate candidate Angelique Ashby talks to speaks at a campaign event in Sacramento on Sept. 10, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

Will women rule in the 2022 California election?

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Sameea Kamal and Ariel Gans September 21, 2022November 30, 2022
Edgar Ortega, a construction worker, breaks down dirt for a pipeline at an affordable housing construction site in Long Beach, on July 22, 2021. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Clash of the titans

Avatar photo by Ben Christopher August 22, 2022August 21, 2022
Annabel Adams, inside of her home in Long Beach, on May 5, 2022. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters
Posted inHealth

Should health insurers cover the cost of fertility treatment?

Avatar photo by Ana B. Ibarra May 9, 2022May 19, 2022
New housing construction in the Crocker Village neighborhood in Sacramento on Feb. 10, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Posted inHousing

Anti-worker or pro-worker? Why labor unions are fighting over a housing bill

Avatar photo by Manuela Tobias May 9, 2022May 16, 2022
Graciela Gomez looks out the window from her boyfriend's home in South Gate. "One Sunday I'm home and I get served," Gomez said. "One of the credit card companies had sued me." Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

California may move to regulate booming debt settlement industry

Avatar photo by Erika Paz July 6, 2021April 19, 2023
A row of children using smart phones. Advocates want California lawmakers to go further in regulating social media platforms. Image via iStock
Posted inPolitics

California social media regulations — a tougher sell in 2021

Avatar photo by Zayna Syed May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Newsom advisor on housing and homelessness, Jason Elliott, said that while the state can build housing for homeless people and the very poor, the private sector is essential to easing the state-wide housing shortage. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters
Posted inHousing

Newsom’s top housing adviser says ‘start with yes’

Avatar photo by Manuela Tobias May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Los defensores quieren que los legisladores de California hagan más en términos de regular las plataformas de redes sociales. Imagen a través de iStock
Posted inCalMatters en Español

Regulaciones de redes sociales de California: es difícil de aceptar en 2021

Avatar photo by Zayna Syed May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

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