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NEWS AND ANALYSIS
CURRENT ISSUES IN CALIFORNIA
NEW VIDEO: The Death Penalty is Dying
Protecting Progress: State housing and homelessness funding must continue
Two California prosecutors promised a different kind of justice. Voters turned on them.
CALIFORNIA AND THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY
Federal Funds Drive One-Third of California's State Budget
California's budget is "roughly balanced" but deficits could grow under Trump
Top Democrats say they won't just Trump Proof California - they'll make it affordable again
Trump Deportations could cost California hundreds of billions of dollars.
California Governor calls Special Session to Protect Liberal Policies from Trump Presidency
California to offer EV rebates if Trump kills $7,500 tax credit, Newsom says
A Guide to Gavin Newsom's "Trump-Proofing" Efforts - POLITICO
California Climate: Desperately Seeking Eight Waivers
2024 LEGISLATIVE YEAR
Gov. Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law - CBS News
(for more on this year's bills see the FCLCA Action Center Page)
Gavin Newsom signs new retail theft laws as voters weigh even tougher penalties
Gov. Newsom signs new laws cracking down on oil industry
Lawmakers say Newsom "inflated" cost of failed health care bills
California Budget and Policy Center: The 2024-25 California State Budget Explained
Housing and homelessness funding in June 22 budget agreement
MORE
CalMatters - Nonprofit and Nonpartisan News
California Budget and Policy Center
Public Policy Institute of California
California pledged $500 million to help tenants preserve affordable housing. They didn't get a dime.
NEW: California Women's Well-Being Index
NEW: Revitalizing Unemployment Insurance in California
PPIC Report: Crime after Proposition 47 and the Pandemic
Report on California Climate Commitment
Digital Democracy Database from CalMatters
New LAO Report says governor could save $1 billion by closing five California prisons
A bill for every problem? Why California lawmakers introduce longshots
How Legislators vote No without voting
Understanding how a California bill dies without public debate
Environment and Climate Change
California Receives B Grade in 2023 Environmental Scorecard
California Environmental Voters - Priority Bills that passed in 2023 and those on the table for 2024
California Climate Commitment - $54 B to address climate change
June Extremes Suggest Parts of the Climate System are Reaching Tipping Points
Poverty and Economic Justice
NEW!! How are our kids doing? Read the 2024 California Children's Report Card
How Much it Costs to Struggle: The Real Cost Measure in California 2023
How much is a living wage in California?
Pro-Kid Policy Agenda for California
Housing and Homelessness
California Lawmakers "greenlit affordable housing in 2023"
Who is experiencing homelessness in California?
California homelessness: Where's the money going?
California’s Housing and Homelessness Challenges in Context - from the Legislative Analyst's Office
Review of Housing and Homelessness Programs in California - from the Senate Budget Committee
Study confirms serious health problems,high trauma rates among unsheltered people in U.S.
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Prison Closures
Legislature and Gov. Newsom struggle for consensus on solitary confinement reform
Legislative Analyst's Office Report on CDCR and 2023-24 Budget
CalMatters: How many prisons does California need?
Press Release from Gov. Newsom on transformation of San Quentin
