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Democrats in the Legislature propose a new California gas tax on suppliers when prices spike. Republicans are incensed by the move.

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a pep talk to Californians tired of COVID and worried about crime, homelessness and inflation. In his State of the State address, he pledged some relief from high gas prices, but mostly promoted the "California Way" of finding new solutions to big problems.

California gas prices are the highest in the nation, posing political challenges for Newsom and lawmakers ahead of the 2022 election.

The divisions among California Democrats were on display during the party convention, including tensions with labor and progressives.

Progressive activists have found themselves on the losing end of recent California Democratic Party fights over single-payer health care, endorsements and donations from fossil fuel companies. Those tensions were on full display at the party's annual convention March 4-6.

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. California Democrats have a message for Republicans hoping to capitalize on voter concerns about rising crime ahead of the 2022 elections: We care about victims, too. On Wednesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and three […]

A new poll finds that crime and homelessness are key issues for California voters and that Gov. Newsom's approval rating has dropped.

The people of California have moved to the left of our elected leadership, but our agenda is barely being heard in Sacramento.

The state Assembly had to pass the California single-payer bill by Monday for it to stay alive, but its author didn't bring it up for a vote.

California's independent redistricting commission is struggling to finish new congressional maps. While its deliberations are contentious, Texas is being sued over its maps, pushed through by the Republican legislature and governor.