Reality bites Newsom on climate, health, homelessness
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his revised 2024-25 budget proposal at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento on May 10, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Progressives push Biden administration to cut ties with Missouri student loan servicer
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, calls on the U.S. Education Department to cut ties with Missouri student loan servicer MOHELA on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, outside the…
California climate programs would lose billions in Newsom’s budget
In summary As funds for climate change programs are cut, Democrats and environmentalists are pushing for a bond measure on the ballot to restore some funding. Democratic lawmakers and environmental…
Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’d send tiny homes to San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego County. Why haven’t any materialized yet? In March 2023, Gov. Gavin…
Arguments heard in lawsuit seeking to invalidate Michigan abortion restrictions
Hundreds rally at the state Capitol for the MI Body MI Choice event on Oct. 2, 2021 | Allison R. Donahue Arguments were heard Tuesday in Michigan’s Court of Claims…
The single largest cut in Gavin Newsom’s new budget hits California health care providers
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom contends his budget maintains core health care services for Californians. Doctors and other providers are alarmed by his proposed cut to Medi-Cal, a state insurance…
The cost to inform California voters? $118,000 a page for official guide
In summary The official state voter guide comes with printing, postage and other costs. The March primary guide cost $13.2 million, with only one ballot measure. What will be the…
Disillusionment leads newcomers to challenge Henderson council incumbentsÂ
Challengers are hoping to break the hold of development-backed members of the Henderson City Council. (Photo: City of Henderson) Policy, politics and progressive commentary In the City of Henderson, three…
Barbershop chain owner, veteran challenge incumbent for North Las Vegas City Council
A sign is shown at North Las Vegas City Hall is Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in North Las Vegas. (Ronda Churchill/Nevada Current) Policy, politics and progressive commentary Home to more…
Democrats have a spot to fill in the race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. Who’s running?
Utah Democratic Central Committee members will select a replacement to run for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District in a ranked-choice election. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) After Brian Adams dropped his spot representing…