Health CareAs state sets higher Medi-Cal contract standards, some providers predict major disruptionsSeptember 26, 2022The state’s new Medi-Cal contracts are part of an overhaul to improve patient care. But some say the new providers aren’t fully prepared to handle more Medi-Cal patients.
Race and EquityReparations task force: State could owe Black Californians hundreds of thousands of dollarsSeptember 26, 2022Black Californians could be due hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing discrimination, incarceration, and health disparities alone, consultants said at reparations task force hearings.
EnvironmentCalifornia plans to phase out new gas heaters by 2030September 24, 2022The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters beginning in 2030. Homes will be required to install zero-emissions alternatives, like electric heaters.
State GovernmentWhat’s next for Eleni Kounalakis as California lieutenant governor?September 22, 2022In a 50-minute interview with CalMatters, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis talks about what she can and can’t do in the job on higher education, income inequality, offshore oil drilling and other issues. She also discusses her political ambitions.
State GovernmentFacing lower-than-expected revenues, Newsom vetoes spending billsSeptember 22, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe huge surpluses of the past two years were due in large part to wealthier earners doing well financially during the pandemic. But there are signs that trend is starting to slow.
State GovernmentWill women rule in the 2022 California election?September 21, 2022While female candidates still face challenges, voters could elect a record number of women to the state Legislature in November. The roster of female lawmakers could rise to 45 of the 120 seats, according to a CalMatters analysis.
State GovernmentInside the team pioneering California’s red flag lawSeptember 19, 2022“Red flag” laws have been slow to take off in many places, but San Diego’s program shows how advocates hope gun violence restraining orders can be used to prevent tragedy.
State GovernmentWage theft whack-a-mole: California workers win judgments against bosses but still don’t get paidSeptember 17, 2022Five years after workers win wage theft claims, state records show only 1 in 7 were paid their judgments in full. Some companies appealed or ignored court judgments.
State GovernmentBig change for big rigs: California unveils mandate to phase out diesel trucksSeptember 17, 2022In another worldwide first, California would require new trucks to be zero-emissions in 2040. Large companies would gradually convert fleets. Truckers worry about the costs and practicality of electric trucks.
State GovernmentNewsom launched an abortion resources website then promoted it with billboards in seven red statesSeptember 15, 2022 | Nicole NixonTwo days after announcing the state had launched the website, Newsom’s gubernatorial re-election campaign put up billboards in seven Republican-led states to advertise the new site and criticize their governors for restricting abortion.
