California Legislature

A Democratic bill would reverse a key aspect of Proposition 47 by reducing the felony threshold for petty theft and shoplifting, while a Republican one would overturn Prop. 47 altogether.

The program aims to provide funding to protect and conserve California's deserts, a large and incredibly biodiverse region.

Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, a key union backer in the California Legislature, will step down to take over the California Labor Federation.

As the Legislature reconvenes, Californians can expect lawmakers to continue focusing on housing and climate, plus COVID-19, healthcare and how to spend another budget surplus.

CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. New year, same challenges. That more or less sums up the landscape state lawmakers will face when they return to Sacramento today for the start of the 2022 legislative session. Once again, a highly […]

A new report found stark racial inequality across California. Advocates hope that the 2022 state budget will offer some solutions.

California's independent commission adopted final congressional and legislative districts for the next decade, starting with 2022 elections. Here are some key points on the new maps.

California State University and its faculty union announce a tentative contract that includes raises and a COVID-19 bonus.

The California redistricting commission hopes to adopt final congressional and legislative maps today, but some districts are drawing fire.

Gov. Newsom puts on a tough face about California crime, defends past reforms and proposes $350 million-plus to stop organized retail thefts.