One in 10 state lawmakers is related by blood or marriage to other legislators past and present. How do spouses, siblings and children get into politics, and what does it mean for lawmaking?
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Newsom budget includes naloxone for middle and high schools while largely avoiding cuts
Newsom’s education spending plan includes the opioid antagonist naloxone for all middle and high schools while largely avoiding cuts to school budgets.
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Reversal of fortune: Newsom outlines plan to deal with budget deficit
After years of record California budget surpluses, Gov. Gavin Newsom has a plan to deal with a deficit he projects at $22.5 billion. He says he can keep his big promises despite the “modest shortfall.”
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Why California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30
In one of the highest-profile California election results, Proposition 30 failed despite the state’s commitment to climate action and its history of taxing the wealthy. But the ballot measure also was complicated and divided Democrats, a recipe for failure.
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California might levy a new tax on gas companies. Here’s what to know
Here are the basics of the new windfall profit tax Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed, and how similar taxes have worked in the past.
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What you need to know about the California governor debate
In their only scheduled debate, Gov. Gavin Newsom and challenger Brian Dahle clashed on abortion right, homelessness, public schools, the state budget and more. But neither landed a knockout punch.
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Like ‘two separate elections’: How abortion and inflation have taken over California political ads
In California election ads, Democrats running for Congress spotlight abortion access after Roe vs. Wade’s overturn; Republicans focus on inflation.
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California taxpayers to get refunds starting Friday to help with rising costs of gas
One-time payments ranging from $400 to $1,050 will arrive to 23 million Californians starting Friday. The state will spend $9.5 billion as part of the tax refund program.
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Addiction experts fear the fallout if California legalizes sports betting
If California voters approve one or both sports-wagering initiatives on the November ballot, psychiatrists anticipate more cases of problem gambling and gambling addiction. They’re especially concerned about online betting, a very addictive way to play.
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Your guide to Proposition 30 on the 2022 California midterm ballot
California voters will decide the fate of seven statewide propositions on Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know about Proposition 30.
