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Tag: legislature

Parents drop off their childern as Assistant Principal Janette Van Gelderen, left, welcomes students at Newhall Elementary in Santa Clarita on Feb. 25, 2021. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo
Posted inEconomy

California’s make-or-break reopening has arrived

Lauren HeplerRicardo CanoAvatar by Lauren Hepler, Ricardo Cano and Ben Christopher March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

As the state reshuffles vaccine distribution and reopening rules, lawmakers green-light a hard-fought plan to bring students back into schools. What does it all mean for economic recovery?

schools
Posted inMy Turn

Many schools are open but proposed legislation would set them back

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021February 26, 2021
Posted inMy Turn

Extend Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented adults

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
homelessness
Posted inMy Turn

This a good time for the Legislature to invest in California by taxing large, profitable corporations

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 24, 2021February 25, 2021
Clockwise from top left: Assemblymembers Lackey, Hurtado, Newman, Petrie-Norris, Gray, Valladares, Mayes and Cunningham. Photos courtesy of the legislators
Posted inReader Reactions

Many voters yearning for a ‘problem solving caucus’

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 19, 2021February 18, 2021
sick leave
Posted inMy Turn

Paid sick leave will help protect us in this pandemic

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 18, 2021February 17, 2021
Posted inMy Turn

Assembly bill would replace Junipero Serra statue in Capitol Park with a tribute to regional tribes

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 16, 2021February 15, 2021
Clockwise from top left: Assemblymembers Lackey, Hurtado, Newman, Petrie-Norris, Gray, Valladares, Mayes and Cunningham. Photos courtesy of the legislators
Posted inMy Turn

We intend to change government and make it work for you

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Galen Mancino, left, and Betsy Kinsey, hold up banners during a housing justice demonstration in the Adams Point neighborhood of Oakland on Dec. 5, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Lawmakers propose extending eviction moratorium until June 30

Nigel Duara by Nigel Duara January 25, 2021January 25, 2021
economic recovery
Posted inMy Turn

An equitable recovery for California requires two key strategies

Avatar by Guest Commentary January 25, 2021January 22, 2021

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