State GovernmentCalifornia to receive 10% of federal fund to curb hate crimesNovember 15, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiFEMA is sending a new round of funding to safeguard mostly faith-based nonprofits against hate crimes.
State GovernmentNewsom asks for federal funding ahead of President-elect Trump’s inaugurationNovember 13, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe Governor spent the first half of the week in Washington, D.C. to meet with the Biden Administration and the California Congressional Delegation over outstanding funds and pending approvals.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject measure that would have banned forced prison laborNovember 13, 2024California's Constitution already prohibits so-called involuntary servitude, but an exception allows it to be used as a punishment for crime.
State GovernmentTrump’s proposed tariffs, especially on China and Mexico, could hit California hardNovember 13, 2024Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
EnvironmentCalifornia voters pass $10B bond measure funding environmental projectsNovember 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaProposition 4 funds a variety of climate-related projects, including those that focus on wildfire prevention and the protection of natural lands.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters reject 2 housing-affordability measuresNovember 8, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiCalifornians voted down two measures this year that would’ve given city and county governments more control in setting housing policy.
State GovernmentGovernor Gavin Newsom reacts to Trump win by calling special sessionNovember 8, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiNewsom is asking the California Legislature to approve funds preemptively for potential lawsuits against the incoming Trump administration.
State GovernmentPrepared for Trump’s comeback, California’s Attorney General is ready to fightNovember 7, 2024Attorney General Rob Bonta, a longtime champion of reproductive rights, is ready to lead California in the fight to protect abortion under Trump’s second presidency. In a Q&A, he shares how his upbringing prepared him for the role.
State GovernmentNewsom calls special session to ‘Trump-proof’ CaliforniaNovember 7, 2024Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
State GovernmentDon’t expect Kamala Harris’ loss to boost Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospectsNovember 6, 2024California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.
