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California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has contacted all sides of the strikes that have hobbled Hollywood, his office said Wednesday, offering to help broker a deal to restart an industry that is crucial to keeping the state’s economy humming amid signs of weakness.
Cop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaigns
California law enforcement groups are making sizable donations to candidates for attorney general, treasurer and Legislature before the June 7 primary. The biggest recipient is Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is trying to unseat Attorney General Rob Bonta.
New COVID sick leave would leave out at least 1 in 4 California workers
California lawmakers’ plan to bring back COVID supplemental paid sick leave, but it won’t cover small business workers.
What to know about Newsom’s budget blueprint
In summary
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use the California budget surplus to confront the crises facing the state, including COVID-19 and climate change.
California’s racial inequality: What can state do with $31 billion?
IN SUMMARY
A new report found stark racial inequality across California. Advocates hope that the 2022 state budget will offer some solutions.
California is a state of contrasts. On the one hand, it is flush with a $31 billion budget surplus from the gains of the rich, enabling it to spend record amounts on schools and health care. On the other hand, a new study reveals that despite a progressive tax system, severe racial inequalities remain.
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