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Millions of consumers will feel the pinch when rates already expected to rise will jump even further. Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.

President Trump has asked Texas to stack the congressional deck in Republicans' favor. Gov. Newsom should still keep California's redistricting process independent because it's what voters wanted.

California is the only state that doesn’t allow any tax exemptions on military retirement income. New bills aim to do that, but analysts say the financial incentive may be too small to get veterans to stay in California.

After winning a costly legislative battle last year, California’s casino-owning tribes have sued their rivals in the gambling business. Cities could lose money if the tribes prevail in court.

A tense exchange this summer between two California Democrats revealed an unwritten policy discouraging lawmakers from negotiating bills in legislative committees. It begs the question: Are lawmakers negotiating bills in secret and then rubber-stamping the decisions in public?

The state is working on electronic benefit cards with security chips, but is behind schedule. Families are expected to be able to use them in January.

Donald Trump didn’t attack California or Kamala Harris’s home-state record during their presidential debate. He didn’t miss his chance on a fundraising visit, blasting the state on crime, homelessness and more.

Departing California lawmakers don’t have to disclose that they’re looking for a new job. Ethics experts say that’s a problem.

If Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee for president, former President Donald Trump will use images of homelessness, illegal immigration and other California problems against her in the swing states.