Policies & Impacts

Gov. Newsom vetoed last year’s attempt, but state Sen. Portantino says if New York and New Jersey offer the benefits, California should too.

States say they need ‘clear and predictable rules’ but civil rights groups say not requiring payment leads to abuse.

If convicted, the suspect faces up to 10 years in prison.

The company said it has set up its plants to be flexible, allowing customers to decide which type of engine they prefer to buy.

Pro-Palestine students are calling for a labor strike at the New School and a stoppage on the use of the school’s resources online and in person.

The district attorney said he'll amend the suit as required by a judge, but he acknowledges the city has made progress against homelessness since he filed it.

Louisiana officials say the court needs to act by May 15 to keep planning for this year’s elections on track.

Sometimes, a person will show up with as much as $100,000 cash in hand and pay the bonds to get several illegal immigrants out of jail, says a county attorney.

The film has been viewed over 12 million times on X, the social media platform now owned by Elon Musk, who vowed to restore free speech.

Initial samples of drugs found in overdose cases contained xylazine, bromazolam, fentanyl, quinine, and caffeine.

Committee chairman Jim Jordan cited what he called ’the FBI’s hyper-fixation on hitting Biden Administration-imposed DEI initiatives.’

The bill brings together housing advocate YIMBY and the California Preservation Foundation, two groups usually at odds.

Leaders of Sacramento said they'd help residents find alternatives to Camp Resolution, which the district attorney has criticized as hazardous.

Patience is vital in bringing inflation back to target.

When the fund goes bankrupt, Social Security benefits will be cut to 83 percent of what they are now.

Minnesota Democrats fear the laws will be restricted if Republicans retake political control.

Supporters say current penalties do not stop employers from continuing to commit workplace violations.

College, local government officials are declaring occupations to be ‘illegal’ structures, giving police the green light to tear them down, arrest ’trespassers.’