Newsom’s rosy budget ignores troubling trends
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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Newsom hops on inflation and abortion issues
The two hottest political issues this year are inflation and abortion and California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted his response to both while unveiling a revised state budget.
Mon, May 16, 2022 6:51 am
Alarming research on pesticide warrants curbs on its use
Assembly Bill 2146 would ban residential outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides such as imidacloprid because they are contaminating drinking water.
Mon, May 16, 2022 5:25 am
How much does Yvonne Yiu want to be California controller? Count the cash
In the crowded primary for California controller, Yvonne Yiu is betting that spending millions of her own money is her ticket to the top two. But the track record of self-funding candidates in statewide races is mixed.
Mon, May 16, 2022 5:25 am
With inflation, California worries about progress on poverty
California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents.
Mon, May 16, 2022 5:00 am
Behind Newsom’s $301 billion budget, big financial concerns
California has a whopping $100 billion surplus, but looming financial threats could threaten the state's economy in just a few years.
Mon, May 16, 2022 5:00 am
Newsom’s electric car nirvana collides with reality
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Air Resources Board are boasting about California's shift to zero-emission vehicles but the reality of making it happen is daunting.
Sun, May 15, 2022 6:00 am
California tiene un superávit de $100 mil millones: Esto es lo que debes saber sobre el plan de gastos de Newsom
En resumen El gobernador Gavin Newsom revela su presupuesto revisado de mayo, incluido su plan de alivio de la inflación y las prioridades de gasto en educación, medio ambiente y más. Read this article in English. “Simplemente sin precedentes”. El gobernador Gavin Newsom es un hombre de muchos superlativos, pero incluso él parecía tener dificultades para […]
Fri, May 13, 2022 10:44 am
California’s $100 billion surplus: What to know about Newsom’s spending plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised May budget, including his inflation relief plan and spending priorities on education, the environment and more.
Fri, May 13, 2022 10:34 am
Cinco cosas que debe saber sobre la energía nuclear en California
En resumen El gobernador Newsom está considerando buscar fondos federales para mantener abierto Diablo Canyon a medida que California se aleja de los combustibles fósiles. Pero hay muchas complicaciones para mantener la energía nuclear en California. Read this article in English. A medida que California avanza hacia el cumplimiento de sus ambiciosos objetivos climáticos, una preocupación […]
Fri, May 13, 2022 5:33 amStay informed.
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