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Inflation threatens California’s economic recovery
California's economic recovery was better than expected, but gas prices are shooting up, threatening the state's hard-fought gains.
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Dem leaders seem on board as Newsom proposes gas money for Californians
CalMatters is dedicated to explaining how state government impacts our lives. Your support helps us produce journalism that makes a difference. Donate now. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to put money in Californians’ pockets to help them pay for the skyrocketing price of gas. That was the main takeaway from his State of the State speech Tuesday night, […]
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Soaring gas prices put California Democrats in a bind
California gas prices are the highest in the nation, posing political challenges for Newsom and lawmakers ahead of the 2022 election.
Commentary
Low-turnout recall elections are the Republican strategy for victory
The Republicans’ idea is to exploit the state’s recall provisions and harness public frustrations to secure an off-cycle election.
Commentary
We’ll need to replace the gas tax in transition to ZEVs
California should reinvigorate effort to research and introduce a road users charge – in effect trading a gas tax for a fee on miles traveled.
Commentary
California is No. 1 — in rough highways
New survey finds that California has the roughest roads of any state due to neglected maintenance — but second highest gas taxes.
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Gavin Newsom takes aim at PG&E, while the GOP barks at Newsom over road money
Newsom, CPUC take aim at PG&E. GOP accuses Newsom of bait and switch on gas tax spending. Governor vetoes beverage industry recycling bill.
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Assessing Gavin Newsom’s first legislative session, why no microgrids, and a hole in California’s gun laws
Bill signings sum up Newsom's first year in office. Microgrids not a simple answer to state's power problems. Authorities turn to feds for gun prosecutions.
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Gas taxes, crisis beds, a gun tax, a Reagan remembrance, a GOP loss, and CCPOA’s $2 million headache
California leads the way in gas taxes. Cut in Sonoma County crisis beds alarms law enforcement. Regan son-in-law urges perspective on racist comment.
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Clean water, gas taxes, contraceptives and gay pride
Cap-and-trade revenue to be used to treat drinking water. Republicans lament gas tax hike. Gig work becomes a campaign issue.