How California can address economic disparities between coastal and inland regions
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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Reimbursement lagging to clinics that provided mpox vaccines
Cash-strapped clinics provided thousands of mpox vaccines, but their reimbursements have been mired in red tape.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023 5:30 am
Bills, bills and more bills at California Legislature
They’ve been back for nearly a month, so it’s time for California lawmakers to deliver on some of their campaign promises. That means the legislative session is starting to pick up steam. Let’s get to the highlights from a busy Monday at the state Capitol (warning: prepare for quite a bit of déjà vu): Public […]
Tue, Jan 31, 2023 5:00 am
U.S. Senate race starts games of musical chairs
Three members of California's congressional delegation are running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Dianne Feinstein, which touches off political scrambles for their congressional seats.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:01 am
El ‘Reparation Task Force’ de California se concentra en quién sería elegible para una compensación
EN RESUMEN El primer ‘Reparation Task Force’ (Grupo de Trabajo para Compensaciones) de California acordó que los residentes deberían calificar para una compensación. Pero, ¿deberían ser elegibles ciertos antiguos residentes “vulnerables”, como los niños de crianza temporal o los exprisioneros? Read this article in English. El ‘Reparation Task Force’ de California concluyó el sábado dos […]
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 5:40 am
Ladrones roban millones de las tarjetas de beneficiarios de CalFresh y CalWORKs, las familias esperan y los contribuyentes pagan
EN RESUMEN Las tarjetas EBT que usa el estado para brindar asistencia financiera a los residentes de bajos ingresos carecen de las características de seguridad comunes a las tarjetas de crédito y débito. Los funcionarios de California planean actualizarlas. Mientras eso ocurre, están pagando millones para reemplazar el dinero robado y los cupones de alimentos. […]
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 5:39 am
Thieves drain millions off CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients’ cards, families wait and taxpayers pay
The EBT cards the state uses to deliver financial assistance to low-income residents lack security features common to credit and debit cards. California officials plan to upgrade. Meanwhile, they're paying millions to replace stolen money and food stamps.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 5:32 am
California reparations task force zeroes in on who’d be eligible for compensation
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations agreed residents should qualify for compensation. But should certain “vulnerable” former residents, such as foster kids or ex-prisoners, be eligible?
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 5:30 am
Deal or no deal (Colorado River edition)
California and six other drought-parched states have until Tuesday to hammer out a deal to cut their voracious thirst for Colorado River water by up to 30%. Don’t hold your breath. As the New York Times reported over the weekend, no one is volunteering to make the cuts that the federal government is now demanding, […]
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 5:00 am
High-impact measures headed for 2024 California ballot
At least a half-dozen high-impact measures are likely to appear on the 2024 California ballot, generating multi-million-dollar campaigns for and against.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 12:01 amStay informed.
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