Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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Proposed Bill Seeks to Give California’s Legal Cannabis Industry a Tax Break
Heavy state taxes and a growing black market continue to crush the state’s legal pot sales.
Los Angeles County DA Brings Back Death Penalty for Some Murder Cases
District Attorney Nathan Hochman reversed his predecessor’s ban on seeking capital punishment.
LA Mayor Asks State for $2 Billion to Help Cover Budget Deficit, Wildfire Costs
The city’s request includes more than $600 million for improving streets and to make up for lost revenue after the Palisades Fire.
USC Imposes Hiring Limits, Budget Cuts as Questions Loom Over Federal Funding
The private university in Los Angeles received $1.35 billion in federal funding last year, including student aid and research grants.
California Accelerates Satellite Project to Monitor Methane Levels
The move is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new role as co-chair of a coalition of state and local leaders who vow to cut emissions in half by 2030.
California Lawmaker Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal as Costs Soar
The Republican assemblyman’s resolution follows state’s borrowing to shore up the program after extending coverage to illegal immigrants.
PG&E Asks California to Increase Customer Rates to Pay Shareholders More
Annual bill increases are expected to be limited to between 2 percent and 4 percent through 2026.
Cancer T-cell Therapies Developer Closes California Location
Cargo Therapeutics plans to lay off San Carlos staff and focus on maximizing shareholder value.
California Chooses 51 Movie Projects for Tax Credit Program, the Most Ever
The $330 million in tax credits will go to five major films and 46 independents. Gov. Newsom said the money will create jobs and boost local economies.
California Permit Lets Tesla Carry Passengers, Putting It on the Road to Robotaxis
Tesla CEO Elon Musk described the initial service as a combination of Airbnb and Uber.
