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California's state and local governments won't be getting any new direct aid from latest federal pandemic relief package.

New research finds the pandemic has likely stripped away most of the wage gains made after the Great Recession by California’s lowest earners. State Democrats and Republicans are proposing various solutions, but experts warn jobs alone will not bridge growing inequality.

A poll of California voters, conducted just before the election, finds a high level of resistance to new taxes.

California voters have rejected Proposition 15, so what will advocates of higher taxes do now?

Planning on applying for unemployment benefits? Well, you won’t be able to do so for the next two weeks. California’s beleaguered unemployment department is putting a pause on new claims until Oct. 5 to give it time to implement an automatic identity-verification tool to speed up processing times. The move follows recommendations outlined in a […]

Lawmakers passed two safety net measures aimed at helping undocumented residents, many who work in essential jobs, access groceries and tax credits. Will Gov. Gavin Newsom sign the bills?

Several revenue proposals are on the table for California to confront the crises created by systemic inequities compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 2 million undocumented workers, who do not quality for many state and federal benefits, are among the hardest hit Californians as the economy is battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Congress is working to provide an emergency relief fund that could benefit U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents. However, undocumented workers are not included. Also, […]

Tax filings for 2018 show Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom took in $1.2 million. Most of that money came from his wine and hospitality businesses.

California dams are at risk. Scientists study atmospheric rivers and climate change. State responds to coronavirus cases.