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California Democrats Wrap Up Legislative Session with Landmark Climate Deal Amidst Internal Conflict
By Yue Stella Yu and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Just before the California legislative session ended, Sen. Lena Gonzalez proposed a ... Read more
California’s Energy Revolution: What’s Next After Gavin Newsom Receives Major Overhaul Proposal
California is making big changes to its energy policies. Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a significant package of bills that ... Read more
California Lawmakers Fall Short on Environmental Reforms: What This Last-Minute Decision Means for Our Future
In June, California Democrats took quick action to roll back a major environmental law. This move aimed to simplify the ... Read more
California’s Cap and Trade Program Extension: Will Lawmakers Approve Newsom’s Game-Changing Deal?
By Maya C. Miller, Alejandro Lazo, and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters The Chevron refinery in Richmond on Feb. 21, 2024. Photo ... Read more
Unlocking Democracy: 5 Key Insights into Gavin Newsom’s Bold Plan to Redraw California’s Election Maps
By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom at a rally addressing redistricting issues on August 14, 2025. Photo by Ted ... Read more
California’s Urgent Call to Action: Tackling Escalating Climate Disasters Head-On | Expert Opinion
California has a remarkable ability to make an impact when it desires. Just three years ago, the state earned an ... Read more
How California’s Health Care Expansion is Deepening the State’s Budget Crisis: An In-Depth Analysis
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a $322 billion budget for California for the 2025-26 fiscal year, citing a surprisingly small ... Read more