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

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.

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‘Revolutionary’ federal stimulus bill could cut California child poverty by half

by Jackie Botts March 10, 2021March 11, 2021

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

One puzzle piece remains for Newsom, lawmakers

by Emily Hoeven February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Maya Brady in her Sacramento apartment she shares with her partner on Dec. 3, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

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Finally, rent relief for a graduate starting out in the job market

by Jackie Botts January 8, 2021March 23, 2021

Time’s up: The consequences for California as key deadlines pass

by Emily Hoeven October 16, 2020October 18, 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

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

by Jacqueline Garcia September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

Congress is working on another stimulus package; it should help all immigrant Californians

by Guest Commentary July 31, 2020August 4, 2020