State GovernmentMost of the country shifted right in the 2024 presidential electionNovember 21, 2024In 2020, President Biden won six of the seven closely watched states. This year, President-elect Donald Trump won all seven — plus is on track to win a majority of the popular vote, according to AP.
State GovernmentNo raise for California’s minimum wage workers. Voters reject Prop. 32November 20, 2024California voters refused to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Fast food and health care workers already get more.
State GovernmentCalifornia heading into new year with balanced budget, say state analystsNovember 20, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe California Legislative Analyst’s Office released an annual report on the state’s finances, saying they’re balanced going into its next legislative session. But they warn that lawmakers should prepare for tougher times in coming years.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s budget is ‘roughly balanced,’ but growing deficits expectedNovember 20, 2024The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
State GovernmentHere’s what we know about Sacramento County 2024 General Election resultsNovember 19, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Claire MorganCapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for the Sacramento County 2024 General Election here.
State GovernmentExperts project California voter turnout dropped in the 2024 General ElectionNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiAlthough ballots are still being counted, current state estimates show voter turnout could have decreased as much as 11% since 2020.
State GovernmentCovered California starts offering health care to DACA immigrants. Will Trump’s win deter them?November 19, 2024California immigrants with DACA status are newly eligible to buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Donald Trump’s election creates uncertainty about the future of the program.
EnvironmentAs monumental California water law turns 10, state leaders say there’s a lot left to doNovember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Sustainable Groundwater Management Act brought more structure to the way California keeps track of and preserves water. Still, leaders say the state needs more infrastructure and support for water users.
Housing and HomelessnessHow a Trump administration could affect California’s housing crisisNovember 18, 2024President-elect Donald Trump’s housing policy for his second term is vague at best. But based on available information, many California housing experts are not optimistic about what it could mean for the state’s crisis.
State GovernmentHere’s what we know about how California voted on 2024 state propositions so farNovember 15, 2024 | Claire MorganPolls have closed and initial results for the 10 statewide ballot measures have been released.
