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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.
March 26, 2019
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?
March 24, 2019
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.
March 18, 2019
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.
March 12, 2019
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.
February 8, 2019
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.
January 17, 2019
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.
January 10, 2019
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.
December 28, 2018
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.
November 9, 2018