State GovernmentFour Things To Know About The California Budget DealJune 2, 2021California Assembly and Senate budget leaders announce a budget deal that includes stimulus checks, more in-state students at UC campuses and more money for public health and undocumented immigrants.
State GovernmentCalifornia Launches Task Force To Study Reparations For African AmericansJune 1, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThe task force will put together a series of recommendations for the state legislature and work to educate Californians about the continued and past effects of slavery.
State GovernmentSacramento Agency Has Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Available For Renters Affected By COVID-19May 28, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, said it has distributed $11.5 million of its nearly $100 million in emergency rental assistance funds.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Give Away More Than $116 Million In Cash, Gift Cards To Get More People VaccinatedMay 27, 2021 | Scott RoddThe state will give out $100 million in the form of $50 gift cards to the next 2 million newly-vaccinated Californians, and hold drawings for another $16.5 million. Here's how it will work and who is eligible. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 VaccinationMay 27, 2021 | Chris NicholsLegal experts say businesses may need to make accommodations in some cases but are not barred from requiring proof of vaccination before entry.
Health CareWilling To Help But Nowhere To Go: State’s Recruitment Of COVID-19 Volunteers Fell ShortMay 23, 2021More than 251,000 Californians signed up on MyTurn to volunteer at vaccine clinics. But only 379 people have been able to book shifts through the state’s problem-plagued website.
Health CareDespite Pandemic, Newsom Declines To Boost Local Public Health Budgets — AgainMay 23, 2021California Gov. Gavin Newsom has, for the third consecutive year, rejected new state funding for local public health departments.
State GovernmentSuspense File Day: Which Controversial Bills Did California Legislators Kill?May 22, 2021Lawmakers shelve dozens of significant bills, many opposed by special interests. They include proposals on police reform, housing, health care and more.
California State Of Mind | Episode 25When It Comes to Immigration Reform and Clean Energy, ‘It’s Personal’ for Sen. Alex PadillaMay 21, 2021California’s first Latino US senator sees great opportunity for changing the national conversation on immigration, but it’s not his only priority. Alex Padilla talks about bringing some of California’s standards to the nation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: An Employment Lawyer's Tips On How To Deal With EDD's Unemployment BacklogMay 18, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Employment Development Department is still facing a backlog in filing claims or getting people their funds. An employment lawyer explains how best to get through EDD’s backlog if you’re still waiting for payment.
