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Tag: senate

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced Sen. Harris as his pick for vice president — setting of new speculation about whom the governor might appoint to her Senate seat if the Biden-Harris ticket prevails. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr

Newsom needs to select an Asian American Pacific Islander to replace Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate

Avatar by Guest Commentary November 9, 2020November 7, 2020

Here is a short list of capable and tested Asian American Pacific Islander leaders who deserve the governor’s consideration to replace Sen. Kamala Harris.

A multi-family home in Oakland on Sept. 2, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Democratic squabbling doomed California’s ‘Year of housing production.’ What will happen in 2021?

Avatar by Matt Levin September 11, 2020September 15, 2020
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks walks across the floor during a vote carrying her 1-month-old baby on Aug. 31, 2020. Wicks was not permitted to vote remotely despite having a newborn. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Nail-biter for family leave bill reveals tough realities for working moms

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall September 2, 2020September 2, 2020
California grocery workers hope the state adopts a new rule making it easier for essential workers like them to receive workers' comp benefits if they contract COVID-19. This masked worker stocks produce at Gus's Community Market in San Francisco. Photo by Ben Margot, AP Photo

Governor’s quandary: Who should get California workers’ comp benefits for COVID-19?

Barbara Feder Ostrov by Barbara Feder Ostrov April 26, 2020April 26, 2020

Women are about to achieve a milestone in the state Senate

Avatar by Guest Commentary May 31, 2019
Sen. Dianne Feinstein addresses supporters on election night after California voters awarded her a fifth term.

Gavin Newsom is elected governor, Feinstein wins 5th term

Dan Morain by Dan Morain November 6, 2018June 23, 2020
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My turn: What I’ll tell Congress about CA’s new privacy law

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 4, 2018

Pot deliveries, predatory loans and poverty

Dan Morain by Dan Morain August 14, 2018
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