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Business
Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes
In summary
SyndicatedJeanne KuangOct 9, 20264 min read
Government
What California’s new e-bike laws mean for you and your neighbors
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SyndicatedLynn LaOct 9, 20265 min read
Government
Public financing of California’s electoral campaigns could curb power of money in politics
Guest Commentary written by
SyndicatedMary GomesOct 9, 20264 min read
Business
Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax advocates
In summary
SyndicatedYue Stella YuOct 9, 20264 min read
Culture
California’s biggest state worker union authorizes strike in Newsom’s last months
In summary
SyndicatedLynn LaOct 8, 20263 min read
Government
They made misleading election claims. Now they’re targeting CA counties
Are election deniers and affiliated groups gathering evidence for a potential Stop the Steal 2.0 campaign in California?
SyndicatedRyan SabalowOct 8, 20264 min read
Education
The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back
In summary
SyndicatedMikhail ZinshteynOct 8, 202611 min read
Government
How election deniers are using public records to sow doubt in California
In summary
SyndicatedRyan SabalowOct 8, 202612 min read
Government
¿Por qué multimillonarios de otros estados están financiando una medida de identificación de votantes en California?
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SyndicatedNadia LathanOct 7, 20267 min read
Health
El mismo sindicato que apoya el impuesto a los multimillonarios quiere que los votantes limiten el gasto en clínicas. Esto es lo que debes saber sobre la Proposición 44
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SyndicatedKristen HwangOct 7, 20265 min read
Education
Toward a people-centered agenda
Throughout this series, we have explored how California can ensure that essential goods and services reach the people who need them.
SyndicatedSponsorOct 7, 20266 min read
Health
Why you’re voting on how medical clinics spend their money
Do clinics spend enough on patient care? The union behind Proposition 44 says no, and they want voters to decide.
SyndicatedLynn LaOct 7, 20264 min read