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A rare tenant win and a lingering question: Why don’t California’s renters...
Updated May 30, 2019 California tenants just scored a rare victory in the state Capitol—emphasis on the rare. A high-profile bill passed by the state Assembly would impose a “rent-gouging cap” on...
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A new front in battle over gig workers
In summary The battle over California’s “gig economy” is underway in the Legislature and a new front has been opened in the California Public Employees Retirement System. One of the most contentious –...
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Police use of force, a hedge against Trump, and childcare for candidates
In summary Law on use of police force moves closer to reality. Democrats continue push for health care legislation. Senate approves “Trump insurance” bill.
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Many reasons why Sanders is wrong choice for California Democrats
In summary Democrats should cast a particularly critical eye on Sen. Bernie Sanders. Support for Sanders’ policies will decline under more intense scrutiny, especially his signature Medicare for All...
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Women are about to achieve a milestone in the state Senate
In summary With an expected Senate special election victory in June, the ranks of female political role models will inch higher at the Capitol and an even broader array of issues may gain attention....
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A minimum wage quirk, trash, tenants’ rights, and bills that died (for now)
In summary Higher minimum wages impact nonprofits that employ developmentally disabled workers. State resets trash goals. Tenants rights bills fizzle.
View ArticleWeekly Walters 05/31/2019
In summary A collection of commentaries by Dan Walters over the past week. A new front in battle over gig workers The battle over California’s “gig economy” is underway in the Legislature and a new...
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Californians can be nation’s first to cast 2020 primary ballots—and that’s...
In summary In the first vital weeks of the primary season, candidates will be wooing a population that is more diverse, more urban and much bigger than they have in the past. That’s thanks to...
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Commutes, jobs at stake in California’s clean air battle with Trump
In summary California transportation officials warn the fight over passenger vehicle standards might affect air quality, construction jobs, the economy — and ensure Californians stay stuck in traffic....
View ArticleWeekly CALmatters 05/31/2019
In summary Highlighting all of CALmatters’ work over the past week Recent Articles Shouts, tears and 67 ‘yes’ votes push police use-of-force standard through state Assembly By Ben Christopher Some...
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