State GovernmentThe Great Culling: Which California bills did legislators kill?May 20, 2022On suspense file day, legislators killed about 220 California bills on issues including education, health care, housing and workers.
State GovernmentA Sacramento voter guide for the 2022 primary electionsMay 19, 2022Here's what you need to know to register, learn about the candidates and cast your ballot in Sacramento County before the June 7 primary election.
State GovernmentTop California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebatesMay 19, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom wants to send drivers up to $800 to offset rising prices, but top legislative Democrats insist on tailoring billions in tax relief to lower- and middle-income residents.
State GovernmentCalifornia 2022 primary voter FAQMay 19, 2022Here is what you need to know in order to make sure you're registered and have your ballot counted before the 2022 California primary on June 7.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s 10th Assembly District: Who's running in the June 7 primary electionMay 19, 2022 | Nicole NixonVoters from South Sacramento to Elk Grove will choose a new Assembly representative this year. Here’s where the candidates stand on the issues they feel are most crucial. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health fundingMay 13, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.
Health CareCalifornia leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
State GovernmentStandard or daylight saving time? California changes its plans again after Congressional resolution.April 29, 2022 | Nicole NixonAfter the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to allow year-round daylight saving time, a California state lawmaker changed his strategy in hopes of ending biannual clock changes for good.
State GovernmentWhat does the California Attorney General do?April 26, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe attorney general wields a huge amount of power and resources to influence legal enforcement in California, both through the courts and policing.
State GovernmentCan California Republicans win statewide again?April 25, 2022California Republicans rally at their state convention, hoping to win a statewide office for the first time since 2006 and help the GOP retake control of Congress. But divisions between pro-Trump, conservative and traditional factions were difficult