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Tag: California State Legislature

Posted inLocal News

Newsom, legislature leaders announce deal on oil, gas refiner profit penalties

by Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

“This represents some of the strongest and most effective transparency and oversight measures in the country,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Posted inLocal News

How much does the Legislature look like California?

by CalMatters staff January 7, 2023January 5, 2023
Posted inLocal News

Bay Area leaders back bill calling for automated speed detection on roads

by Daniel Montes, Bay City News March 19, 2021March 17, 2021
Posted inLocal News

Californians could vote next year on proposed new tax for the ultra-wealthy

by Dan McMenamin, Bay City News March 17, 2021March 16, 2021
Posted inEnvironment

Premature or precautionary? California is first to tackle microplastics in drinking water

by Rachel Becker, CalMatters March 15, 2021March 15, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents

Where’s Tony Thurmond? State schools chief stays behind the scenes in reopening debate

by Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters March 4, 2021March 4, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents

First big reform of California’s education funding law awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature

by John Fensterwald, EdSource September 17, 2020September 17, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Currents

In attack ad, prison guards put bull’s-eye on state legislator

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters September 17, 2020September 17, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Currents

Democratic spat doomed ‘Year of housing production’: What will happen in 2021?

by Matt Levin, CalMatters September 12, 2020September 12, 2020
Posted inCalifornia Currents

GOP’s route to California wins: Hailing a ride from gig workers?

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

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