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Tag: pandemic relief

Posted inPolitics

Gov. Newsom and legislators have lots of money to spend, few strings attached

Avatar by Ben Christopher March 24, 2021March 23, 2021

The federal coronavirus relief package gives a $26 billion windfall to California. Business groups, doctors and activists all want their share.

Caitrin Wright and her son Cooper, 8, hold up signs during a demonstration protesting the continued closure of public schools across California on Dec. 5, 2020 at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland. “My eyes are tired from looking at zoom,” said Cooper. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

One puzzle piece remains for Newsom, lawmakers

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Pandemic relief package has a downside

Avatar by Dan Walters February 22, 2021February 18, 2021
Posted inWhatMatters

Texas blackouts put California in spotlight

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven February 18, 2021February 18, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom; President-elect Joe Biden. Photos by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters; Gage Skidmore via Flickr
Posted inWhatMatters

A new era for California? Newsom asks Biden for aid

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
A mob of Trump Supporters climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Photo by Jose Luis Magana, AP Photo
Posted inWhatMatters

How the Capitol attack affected California

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Posted inWhatMatters

Unions, cities square off over raises, layoffs

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
Brothers, Hawie Mekbib, 26, and Yarred, 20, help prune basil at Overflow Farms in Riverside, CA. Oct. 10, 2020. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Mutual aid: When neighbors look to each other for pandemic relief

Orlando Mayorquin by Orlando Mayorquin October 20, 2020October 27, 2020
Earlier this week, the Legislature approved AB 826, which allows nonprofits, such as food banks, to distribute $600 prepaid grocery cards to each qualified adult regardless of immigration status. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Undocumented immigrants could qualify for $600 if Newsom signs pandemic assistance bill

by Jacqueline Garcia September 5, 2020September 5, 2020
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