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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

Does the governor’s tax rebate plan follow California’s constitution? His finance director says yes, but an anti-tax activist isn’t so sure.

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Newsom’s relief plan might thwart recall

by Dan Walters May 11, 2021May 10, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How long will California economy languish?

by Dan Walters February 7, 2021February 3, 2021

economic recovery

An equitable recovery for California requires two key strategies

by Guest Commentary January 25, 2021January 22, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

After COVID-19, drought threat still looms

by Dan Walters January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

California Capitol. 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

Regal Cinemas in Jack London Square remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic in Oakland on Sept. 9, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

What no Trump stimulus means for California schools, unemployment and more

by Lauren Hepler October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

Three lessons for California’s water funding challenges in today’s recession

by Guest Commentary September 21, 2020September 18, 2020

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Most ‘job killer’ bills bite the dust again

by Dan Walters September 16, 2020September 15, 2020