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County Tax Measures Show Limits of Local Responses to Medicaid Cuts

Election results in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties suggest voters are wary of sales tax hikes, adding pressure for statewide solution.

by Mark Kreidler


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Data Centers Are on the Ballot — This Pennsylvania Candidate Won Her Primary Keeping Them Top of Mind

By Audrey Carleton

As data centers grow as an election issue, a state House candidate hopes her opposition will finally propel her to victory.

Ousted by the Trump Administration, U.S. Immigrants Remain Locked up in African Kingdom

By Kate Morrissey

Held indefinitely, immigrants imprisoned in Eswatini lack medical attention, food and clothing, according to complaint.

The Glacier May Be Gone, but the Love Isn’t

By Alex Demyanenko

An interview with Time and Water director Sara Dosa on climate grief, memory and the films that actually move people.

At This New Mexico Park, Mountain Bikers Pedal Amid Hundreds of Oil Wells

By Jerry Redfern

The Glade Run Recreation Area is a destination for cyclists, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts in the middle of a declining oilfield.

California’s Economy Runs on Labor Trump Wants to Deport

By Mark Kreidler

Undocumented workers help fund public services, fill essential jobs and generate billions in economic activity, study finds.

California’s Lithium Valley Dreams Meet Reality at the Only Restaurant in Town

By Rebecca Plevin and Zoë Meyers

How Vicky Hernandez and her customers at the Buckshot Deli & Diner in Niland view plans to turn Imperial Valley into a green energy hub.

Deep Cuts to Civilian Support Staff for Families of Deployed Marines Raise Concerns

By Marcus Baram

Those who helped families cope with child care, financial instability and mental health are being replaced with uniformed service members.

Feds to Open Tens of Thousands of Acres of Colorado Wilderness to Oil Drilling 

By Jennifer Oldham

Wildlife habitat, endangered animals and recreation could all be at risk in state’s biggest public land sale in modern history.