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Tag: Legislative Analyst

California expects a surprising windfall even amid the pandemic, but the long-term prospects are more bleak. A scale shows a map of California on one side and money on the other. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters; iStock

Not dire, for now: California expects $26 billion windfall despite pandemic

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

Though the pandemic-induced recession hasn’t been as bad as expected, it is hitting the most vulnerable Californians hardest.

First responders at a Kaiser emergency room in San Francisco on April 9, 2020. Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state would make hotel rooms available to care providers in regions with high rates of COVID-19 infections who need to self-isolate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

CA only using 32% of ventilators

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Ben Carson bonds with Garcetti + Sanders scorches PG&E + Sac Bee’s tough day

Dan Morain by Dan Morain February 14, 2020February 14, 2020
Water level will rise in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco and will affect the popular lunch spot, Mission Rock Resort

Without urgent action, California’s sea-level rise a threat to housing, economy, report says

Elizabeth Castillo by Elizabeth Castillo December 10, 2019March 17, 2020
Income taxes are 70 percent of California's general-fund revenue. Image via Flickr

California has a huge surplus. So why are legislators still trying to raise taxes?

Avatar by Guest Commentary May 28, 2019
Victorious California Governor-elect Gavin Newsom greets campaign supporters as his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom looks on.

About that giant, surplus-plus budget surplus

Avatar by Judy Lin January 15, 2019June 23, 2020
Victorious California Governor-elect Gavin Newsom greets campaign supporters as his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom looks on.

A landslide, supermajorities and now a fat budget surplus: It’s good to be Gavin right now

Dan Morain by Dan Morain November 14, 2018June 23, 2020

As California oil regulator seeks more money, legislators ask “Is this working?”

Avatar by Julie Cart February 28, 2018June 23, 2020
Shasta Dam is one of California's largest generators of hydroelectric power. Photo via Bureau of Reclamation

California’s emissions dip—but climate policies get less credit than the weather

Avatar by Julie Cart November 29, 2017June 23, 2020

What new jobs? California program to entice hiring falls short

Avatar by Judy Lin November 21, 2017June 23, 2020
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