The bill passed by the California Legislature would have limited benefits to keep state payments manageable.
California requires a minimum of three sick days, the least among 15 states. A bill to raise it to five days is opposed by the business lobby as it awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature.
Governor could leap past politics and sign unemployment bill just to keep striking workers in an uneven game.
If signed by Gov. Newsom, the legislation would set a precedent by requiring large companies to disclose total greenhouse gas emissions.
The legislation would overhaul the process to appeal denials of coverage by private health insurance companies.
Puzzling denials and delays still plague some who seemed to qualify for help.
Black, Latino and low income residents have disproportionately high exposure to oil and gas wells, new research shows.
While it ponders ambitious new laws to improve mental health, California could strengthen what’s already on the books.
Gov. Newsom reneged on pledge to wind down fossil fuel refineries.
After industry lobbyists halted the oil and gas well safe-distance law, their well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation.
Foregone revenues add up to more than double the amount of the expected deficit.
Lawmakers will have to resist inertia and oil and gas influence as the climate crisis worsens.
A year after the state crafted the first ever food assistance program for undocumented immigrants, the 2023 budget puts it on hold.
The governor may need his full second term to make real inroads toward ensuring that Californians have access to quality care.
Some races with moderate Democrats backed by oil money running against progressives remain too close to call.
A guide to three key Golden State ballot proposals.
Political giving by the Los Angeles mayoral candidate tops $1 million since 2020.
Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
The secret to diminishing economic inequality: Government aid matters.
The governor’s stated opposition is based on a procedural point that is moot, bill supporters say.