Gov. Gavin Newsom presents his 2019-2020 California budget proposal. Credit: Ben Adler/Capital Public RadioCalifornia’s booming economy and fiscal health have offered Governor Gavin Newsom a rare opportunity: to propose a state budget with something for nearly everyone.
Story by Ben Adler.
The individual mandate, workforce improvements, and social services funding were among dozens of health care items in the governor's budget.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Credit: Ben Adler/Capital Public RadioDemocrats are widely praising California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget investments. Republicans like parts of his proposal but are raising concerns about others.
Story by Ben Adler.
Friday, January 11, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Via Capital Public RadioCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom will propose his first ever state budget today, just three days after being sworn in.
Story by Ben Adler.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a management expert to fix one of the state's most troubled agencies.
Story by Drew Sandsor.
As a prescribed burn makes its way through a forest crews follow it making sure hazard trees are cut down. It’s a preventative measure taken to ensure the public’s safety. Credit: Ezra David Romero / Capital Public RadioIt's not just national parks dealing with the effects of the government shutdown. Wildfire prevention tactics like prescribed burns in national forests have come to a standstill.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers his inaugural address outside the state Capitol Jan. 7, 2019. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioChanges in drug price negotiations could bring down costs for Medi-Cal enrollees if Governor Gavin Newsom moves forward with a proposal released Monday.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses emergency preparedness during a visit to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CalFire Colfax Station Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Colfax, Calif. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo / via CapradioGovernor Newsom says he’ll ask California lawmakers to invest in new technology and equipment to help prevent and fight wildfires when he releases his first state budget proposal this week.
Story by Ben Adler.
Foie gras. Credit: Nikodem Nijaki / Wikimedia CommonsSupreme Court declines to hear challenges to California animal welfare laws. One law requires egg producers in other states follow California's guidelines if they're selling in the state. The other bans force-fed foie gras.
Story by Randol White.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Democrat Gavin Newsom was sworn in as California's 40th governor on Jan. 7, 2019. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioAt his speech outside the Capitol Monday, new California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised wider access to child care, housing, health care, and employment.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
PolitiFact California fact-checked claims in Gov. Gavin Newsom's inauguration speech on rising rents, sluggish wage growth, and California's rainy-day fund.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Read more Politifact California fact checks.
Gavin Newsom takes the oath of office as First Partner Jen Siebel Newsom and their four children stand beside him. Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioAs California’s new Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom was sworn into office attendees were talking about his lofty and expensive policy promises.
Story by Sally Schilling.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
PolitiFact California’s ‘Newsom-Meter’ will track 12 of Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom’s top campaign promises over the next four years.During his run for governor, Gavin Newsom made bold promises on everything from housing to healthcare. Today, PolitiFact California is introducing the ‘Newsom-Meter’, a new project to track 12 of Newsom’s top promises over the next four years.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Read more about the Gavin-Meter.
Credit: calbear22 / Via Wikimedia CommonsFormer Gov. Gray Davis weighs in on outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown’s legacy and looks ahead to Governor-elect Gavin Newsom’s time in office.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Monday, January 7, 2019
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