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Why California legislators don't try to override vetoes - CalMatters
WEB1 day ago · In summary. About 90% of bills that Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto. But the Legislature hasn’t attempted to do so since 1979. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians.
Fire Map: Track California Wildfires 2024 - CalMatters
WEBMap of active wildfires burning across California. Explore wildfire history and when fire season starts in California.
California tax revenue surge points to tech companies - CalMatters
WEB1 day ago · California got a big surge in corporate taxes this summer, with tech companies probably helping chip away at the budget deficit.
About Us - CalMatters
WEBOur work has inspired changes across the spectrum of issues we cover including environment, education, public health, public safety, governance, natural disaster response, campaign finance, housing, jobs and more. CalMatters is dedicated to explaining California politics and policy through award-winning, nonpartisan journalism.
LA nears election full of political reforms. Do voters care ...
WEB1 day ago · Los Angeles voters will consider three ballot measures that would reform city and county governments, and how they represent constituents.
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WEBSep 23, 2016 · CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup →. Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. One email, all the Golden State news. Get the news that matters to all Californians.
Home | Digital Democracy
WEBHere are three features of Digital Democracy: 1-Browse the database through the navigation above or search it in the bar to the right. 2-Below, see the latest state agenda on six major topics, as curated by our reporters. 3-Look up any of California’s 120 legislators to see data and stories about their activities, politics, policy interests ...
How California government works: Your updated primer- CalMatters
WEBDec 20, 2022 · And once again this year, they have created an updated primer on how California state government works and what it’s been up to in the past year. One of the things we saw in 2022 is that when you essentially live in a one-party state, elections can be predictable. Democrats won all nine statewide campaigns without any serious threat.
Newsom signs lemon law reform bill despite problems - CalMatters
WEB1 day ago · Newsom signs lemon law reform to address court backlog but urges lawmakers to fix issues, giving automakers an opt-out option next year.