California Legislature

Commentary

Museums have a role to play in climate resilience

Funding could support museum exhibitions, outreach programs and initiatives to educate the public about climate change impacts.

By Guest Commentary • January 13, 2022

Reader Reactions

Save the annex, save half a billion dollars

Those who oppose destruction of the annex claim that improvements could be done for less than half the estimated price.

By Guest Commentary • January 13, 2022

Politics

Will COVID sick leave return to California?

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic leaders in the Legislature and labor unions are negotiating how to bring back extra paid sick leave for COVID. One big issue: Will businesses get state help to offset their costs?.

By Sameea Kamal • January 12, 2022

Commentary

Tough-on-crime debate needs balance of effective policies

Probation officers know the best approach in dealing with crime is an effective combination of accountability plus opportunity and rehabilitation.

By Guest Commentary • January 12, 2022

Commentary

State should allow direct to consumer shipping for craft distillers

The Legislature has a chance to modernize the state’s alcohol shipping laws and allow consumers to buy distilled spirits like they do wine.

By Guest Commentary • January 11, 2022

Politics

What to know about Newsom’s budget blueprint

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use the California budget surplus to confront the crises facing the state, including COVID-19 and climate change.

By Alexei Koseff • January 11, 2022

Homelessness

Newsom on homelessness: ‘We’ve gotta clean up those encampments’

In his budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted his support for cities to remove homeless encampments but conceded it's only a bridge to permanent housing.

By Manuela Tobias • January 11, 2022

Commentary

Give restaurants certainty with consistent outdoor dining regulations

Lawmakers should adopt statewide outdoor dining regulations and abandon legislation that would harm the restaurant community.

By Guest Commentary • January 11, 2022

Commentary

How to end health care insecurity in California

California legislators have studied proposals for universal health care at length; now it’s time to pass Assembly Bill 1400.

By Guest Commentary • January 11, 2022

Commentary

Rebate reform will lower medication costs for California patients

AB 933 would address the cost barriers to medication that can prevent people from getting the help they need.

By Guest Commentary • January 10, 2022