California Legislature

Commentary

It’s time for government to invest in urban Indian communities

Urban Indians need a seat at the table to discuss the issues that matter to their communities, and to preserve their values and traditions.

By Guest Commentary • March 31, 2022

K-12 Education

Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students?

California needs tens of thousands of teachers and assistants to expand public school to all 4-year-olds. Private and nonprofit preschools worry they’ll lose their staff.

By Elizabeth Aguilera • March 29, 2022

WhatMatters

Dems propose new tax on gas suppliers

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

By Emily Hoeven • March 29, 2022

Housing

California has a new law on eviction protections. What does it mean for tenants?

State lawmakers rushed this week to extend California eviction protections for hundreds of thousands of tenants waiting for rent relief. It was signed into law on Thursday. But some advocacy groups for landlords and tenants alike are unhappy with the bill.

By Manuela Tobias • March 28, 2022

Commentary

State Auditor needs to investigate water agency over inaccurate data

The Department of Water Resources’ operations and management, and its outdated procedures, models and data collection needs scrutiny.

By Guest Commentary • March 28, 2022

Commentary

The need to improve transmission of clean power to homes, businesses

Two bills will tackle transmission issues for clean energy and give us a chance to build our way out of the climate crisis.

By Guest Commentary • March 28, 2022

Environment

Audit: California utilities aren’t doing enough to reduce wildfire threats

Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California's deadliest wildfire, state auditor says.

By Julie Cart • March 24, 2022

Politics

Newsom makes his offer on gas tax rebate

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $11 billion in a California tax rebate to offset high gas prices, including $400 debit cards per vehicle. He must negotiate a final deal with the Legislature.

By Alexei Koseff • March 23, 2022

Commentary

California gets a grade of ‘D’ for inaction on the climate crisis

California is not on track to meet its climate goals and has not passed significant climate legislation in more than three years.

By Guest Commentary • March 23, 2022

Commentary

Steps state leaders can take to address the affordable housing crisis

Progress in dealing with California’s affordable housing crisis has been abysmal, and this is unacceptable. Here are a few actions to take now:

By Guest Commentary • March 22, 2022