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Kaiser Health News: California lawmakers push for caregiver tax credits
A tax credit could help 4.5 million family caregivers in California who care for a loved one with a serious health condition.
Dan Walters: Under Newsom, are big tax increases coming to California?
Assuming Newsom wants a bigger tax bite to finance his expansionist ambitions, what form would it take?
Dan Walters: A slowing economy could hit the state budget
Gov. Newsom's first budget proposal has similar markings of his predecessor. It comes as recent data suggests California's once-booming economy could be slowing.
CALmatters: Newsom to halt death penalty in state through moratorium on executions
An executive order signed by Gov. Newsom will effectively put an end to the death penalty in California — as long as he's governor.
CALmatters: The limits of California's Promise program for two-year college
Legislation that promises to cover some fees for college students comes with some notable shortfalls, including requirements that leave needy students out of the process.
Kaiser Health News: Newsom diverges sharply from Washington with health care budget
Newsom unveiled his first state budget, one that leads California down a very different health care path than the one Washington has forged.
CALmatters: Newsom and Trump both want prescription drug price reform — but will it work?
In one of his first official actions, Newsom directed state agencies to negotiate as a block in order to demand prescription drug makers lower their prices.
CALmatters: Incoming Governor Newsom aims for ambitious education agenda
California’s Legislature won’t reconvene until 2019, but the Christmas wish list for public schools is already long and pricey.
CALmatters: Fires, shootings greet Governor-elect Newsom shortly after election win
If Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom was hoping to ease into his new job as chief executive of California, he was sorely mistaken.