California’s independent redistricting commission is struggling to finish new congressional maps. While its deliberations are contentious, Texas is being sued over its maps, pushed through by the Republican legislature and governor.
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Posted inEducation
Unseen and unsafe: Students who have been ‘deadnamed’ explain why a new California law matters
A new California law requires public colleges to update diplomas and records for transgender students who have changed their names. Students and advocates say it’s affirming and will prevent discrimination.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Why isn’t California’s economy adding jobs faster?
At a CalMatters/Milken Institute event, experts discuss how the pandemic has changed the California economy, but why there’s reason for hope. Here are three key takeaways.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
How much will California redistricting shift political power?
California’s citizens redistricting commission is designed to be nonpartisan, but its final congressional and legislative maps could change party politics. This week, the commission is reviewing lots of public comments and considering potential changes.
Posted inEducation
Cal State blunder could mean loss of 3,000 new student housing beds
Thousands of affordable student housing slots are in jeopardy after the California State University system misread the fine print for a new $2 billion state student housing program, CalMatters has discovered. With the deadline for applications passed, a solution remains unclear.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Supply chain woes trigger shortages of crucial medical devices
Eying the offshore traffic jams at ports and supply chain problems, California hospitals report delays and shortages in medical supplies. Some patients are forced to reuse medical tubes.
Posted inEducation
UC officially ditches any tests for undergraduate admissions
After doing away with the SAT and ACT in 2020, the University of California said Thursday it would no longer consider using any tests as part of its undergraduate admissions process.
Posted inEducation
Cal State requires students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 — but it’s not evenly enforced
Cal State University requires all staff and students going on campus to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But enforcement has varied across the system.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Here’s what California could do to help fix the supply chain
Global supply chain problems have led to a massive backup at Southern California ports. California lawmakers are asking experts about what the state could do to help — including locating temporary storage, growing the truck driving and warehouse workforces, suspending regulations and creating a new inland port.
Posted inEnvironment
As UN tackles twin climate threats, California struggles with them, too
UN nations have pledged to reduce climate-changing methane and forest destruction within 10 years. California has been trying to handle both problems, with limited success.
