California faces a variety of workforce shortages. It can’t afford to cut training programs
Guest Commentary written by Edgar Alas Edgar Alas is a registered dental assistant in San Francisco. He completed two job training programs with Jewish Vocational Service Bay Area. Growing up…
California boosts spending to help students earn math and science degrees
In summary A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state. Alina Kralya tinkers with a microcontroller for one…
‘Compounded’ weight-loss drugs are a growing problem for state regulators
Wegovy and other injectable weight-loss medications have soared in popularity in the past two years. Supply issues and spotty insurance coverage have driven some patients to seek out compounded versions…
Alabama’s third execution of 2024 scheduled for next week
A bag of midazolam, a sedative used in Alabama’s method of lethal injection. (Getty) Alabama is set to carry out its third execution of the year next week. The state…
‘Compounded’ weight-loss drugs are a growing problem for state regulators
Wegovy and other injectable weight-loss medications have soared in popularity in the past two years. Supply issues and spotty insurance coverage have driven some patients to seek out compounded versions…
Union votes herald a new era for workers in Washington Legislature
The Washington state Capitol building. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard) The stage is set for the first-ever contract negotiations between Washington state lawmakers and some of their most trusted employees. Democratic…
Missouri governor on Kansas City Chiefs: ‘I’m not too worried about Kansas at this point’
Fireworks go off before a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri last September. Kansas lawmakers passed legislation that would offer incentives if the Kansas City…
Nevada is a battleground state – and may be a bellwether of more extreme partisanship
Early voting takes place at Galleria Mall Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Henderson. (Ronda Churchill/Nevada Current) Policy, politics and progressive commentary Over the course of Nevada history, no one party…
On this day in 1905
JULY 9, 1905 Painting of Myles Horton, founder of the Highlander Folk School in Monteagle, Tennessee, by Robert Shetterly. Credit: Courtesy of Americans Who Tell the Truth Civil rights leader…
CalMatters’ Digital Democracy makes a difference in the Legislature
In summary CalMatters launched Digital Democracy in April, and its impact has rippled across the Legislature. CalMatters’ Digital Democracy initiative is already making an impact shortly after its debut. The…