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A poster explains ways to file for unemployment insurance benefits, as job seekers look for work at the JobTrain employment office in Menlo Park. Photo by Paul Sakuma, AP Photo

Unemployment insurance: California’s ‘urgent’ $20 billion problem

by Levi Sumagaysay October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

The state’s unemployment insurance debt, which ballooned as a result of the pandemic, is in dire straits with no clear path forward.

The state Capitol in Sacramento on July 6, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Budget whiplash: California faces $25 billion deficit

by Emily Hoeven November 17, 2022November 17, 2022

Luna Walker bags chocolate croissants for patrons at Nabolom Bakery in Berkeley on Jan. 19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

California Divide

California workers found better paying jobs, but experts warn recession puts them at risk

by Lil Kalish June 30, 2022July 1, 2022

Gov. Gavin Newsom says his tax rebate plan follows the constitution. Image via iStock

Facing recall, Newsom uses anti-tax amendment for his own devices

by Ben Christopher May 11, 2021May 11, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom’s relief plan might thwart recall

by Dan Walters May 11, 2021May 10, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How long will California economy languish?

by Dan Walters February 7, 2021February 3, 2021

economic recovery

Commentary, Economy

An equitable recovery for California requires two key strategies

by Guest Commentary January 25, 2021January 22, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

After COVID-19, drought threat still looms

by Dan Walters January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

California Capitol, home of the Assembly and Senate. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom budget spends windfall on pandemic victims

by Dan Walters January 8, 2021January 8, 2021

A voter drops her ballot into the box at San Francisco City Hall on Super Tuesday 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

California ballot battles heat up

by Emily Hoeven October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

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