State GovernmentHere’s what’s changed as California’s new COVID workplace rules go into effectJanuary 16, 2022Updated COVID workplace rules go into effect today. Several of the changes increase protections for vaccinated workers.
State GovernmentNewsom denies RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan paroleJanuary 13, 2022The parole panel's recommendation to release Sirhan, 77, in August was based in part on new California laws since he was last denied parole in 2016 — the 15th time he'd lost his bid for release.
Health CareWill COVID sick leave return to California?January 12, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic leaders in the Legislature and labor unions are negotiating how to bring back extra paid sick leave for COVID. One big issue: Will businesses get state help to offset their costs?.
State GovernmentEmpower workers or government overreach? California’s fast food bill tests labor lawsJanuary 11, 2022Amid growing awareness of inequality and jobs that don’t pay enough to cover child care and housing, California is considering a radical proposal: Allow the state to negotiate wages, hours and work conditions for an entire industry.
Health CareSingle-payer health care is back on the table at the California CapitolJanuary 10, 2022 | Sammy CaiolaA new health care proposal would establish a tax to pay for a single-payer insurance option for all Californians. This is the latest in a years-long push to reform the state’s health care system.
State GovernmentPandemic, climate change, homelessness highlight Newsom’s initial California budget proposalJanuary 10, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe $286-billion budget proposal is just a wishlist; the spending plan will likely undergo changes during the six-month budget-building process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow a recent proposal to slash solar incentives has its supporters and California utilities butting headsJanuary 10, 2022 | Manola SecairaWhile utilities claim the proposed changes would make solar more accessible, solar consumers and executives worry it would kill the market altogether.
State GovernmentCOVID surge upends some California courts – againJanuary 9, 2022While some California courts pull back amid the Omicron surge, others forge ahead with business as usual.
State GovernmentCOVID tests, exposures complicate California Legislature’s first weekJanuary 6, 2022 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonLess than a week into the new year and the start of California’s legislative session, COVID-19 has sidelined a handful of lawmakers, including the Assembly speaker.
State GovernmentThe California Legislature is back: What to expect in 2022January 5, 2022As the Legislature reconvenes, Californians can expect lawmakers to continue focusing on housing and climate, plus COVID-19, healthcare and how to spend another budget surplus.
