State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Retreats On $1 Billion Wildfire Prevention Plan Ahead Of Meeting With President BidenJune 29, 2021 | Scott RoddNewsom’s meeting on wildfires with Biden comes against the backdrop of new investigations showing the governor scaled back the state’s wildfire prevention goals and nixed more than half a billion dollars in fuel reduction spending. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Eviction Moratorium Extension: What’s In It For Tenants And Landlords?June 28, 2021Gov. Newsom and key legislators agree to extend statewide eviction ban through Sept. 30, to provide full back rent for tenants and landlords. The deal includes fixes to speed rent relief payments.
State GovernmentLegislature Looks To Halt Child Support Debt Collections — Only For SomeJune 26, 2021Lawmakers propose to stop collecting child support debt for parents on cash assistance. But advocates had asked them to go a lot farther.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Extend Eviction Moratorium To Sept. 30, Cover 100% Of Unpaid Rent For Eligible TenantsJune 25, 2021 | Scott RoddThe deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers comes less than a week before the state's eviction protections were set to expire.
California State Of Mind | Episode 30Wildfire Prevention Numbers Don’t Add Up; Does CA’s New Police Shooting Law Work?June 25, 2021Governor Gavin Newsom has touted his wildfire prevention projects, but a CapRadio investigation found he has exaggerated how much work has been done. Plus, a look back at whether a law meant to curb police shootings has had any real world effects. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Misled The Public About Wildfire Prevention Efforts Ahead Of Worst Fire Season On RecordJune 23, 2021 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom dramatically overstated the amount of fire prevention work performed on “priority projects” he touted and cut Cal Fire’s mitigation budget by $150 million last year, an investigation by CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom found.
Yes, Gov. Gavin Newsom Has the Authority to Continue California’s State of Emergency, Legal Experts SayJune 22, 2021 | Sasha HupkaA Facebook video stated on June 7, 2021: Gov. Gavin Newsom has “no power or authority” to extend the state of emergency in California because it expired “automatically” on May 6, 2020.
State GovernmentWill California’s Eviction Moratorium Be Extended Beyond June 30?June 21, 2021The state’s eviction freeze will likely be extended past June 30, and lawmakers could finish haggling over details this week. The big issues include how long the extension will last and how much rent relief will cover.
Health CareCalifornia Fought For Obamacare And Won. What’s At Stake?June 20, 2021In a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.
Health CareCalifornia Launches Digital Vaccination CardJune 18, 2021 | Scott RoddThe system would allow immunized residents to have a virtual backup of their physical card. The technology that would allow businesses to scan and verify the digital cards is still being developed.
