A dozen bills proposed in Sacramento would make it harder to confront local officials at public meetings, shield more information from the public and relax rules on financial reports.
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GOP Asks Why CA Is Borrowing Billions to Pay for Medi-Cal for Undocumented Immigrants
California is spending billions more than expected on Medi-Cal for coverage expansions that benefit immigrant households.
California Regulators Say Evan Low Violated Campaign Finance Law Dozens of Times
The results of a five-year state probe laid out dozens of potential violations by Evan Low involving a non-profit tech foundation for which he raised a half-million dollars. The investigation began after CalMatters published an investigation into the relationship between Low, the foundation and its donors.
U.S. Dept. of Education Announces Investigation of San Jose State for Allowing Transgender Volleyball Player
SJSU, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts high school athletic association are cited as violators of President Trump's Feb. 5 executive order banning transgender athletes. The N.C.A.A. changed its position immediately, citing the President's order.
Former AI CEO and Wife Arrested in SF for $60M Fraud Scheme
Alexander Beckman, 41, and his wife Valerie Lau Beckman, 38, of San Francisco, were arrested on Jan. 24 on charges of bank and wire fraud in connection with AI services for the nation's major sports leagues and biggest team franchises.
New CA Law to Block Fines for Declined ATM Withdrawals
A new California law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.
Meta, Google Move to Limit Political Ads Around Election Day
The restrictions on political ads around Election Day are being reinstated out of concern for political misinformation, heightened by the use of AI.
Delays in FPPC Investigations Can Leave Voters in the Dark about Campaign Finances
A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases, sometimes after politicians have won election or left office.
How Meta Brings in Millions in Profits Off Political Violence
Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.
Did Ash Kalra Water Down New ‘Lemon Law’ after Secret Meetings with Lobbyists?
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature that makes it harder for consumers to get refunds for defective cars under the state’s lemon law was drafted in secret by auto manufacturers and attorneys.
CA Companies Wrote Landmark Gig Worker Law, but No One Is Enforcing It
Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back.
Lawmakers Skeptical that Pharma Managers Will Look Out for Consumers
Pharmacy benefit managers attempt to negotiate cost savings for insurers. California is considering new rules that would require them to pass their discounts on to consumers.
How California’s Landmark Crypto Regulations Will Affect the iGaming Industry
On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL), marking a significant step in regulating the digital asset market.
California Rents Will Likely Increase Because of Soaring Insurance Rates
The state’s landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they’re going to have to raise rents. But they complain about laws that limit how much they can do so.
Silicon Valley Wants to Kill AI Reform Bill Headed for Committee Vote This Week
The sprawling bill that offers protection to whistleblowers and citizens was approved 32-1 by the state Senate in May faces a vote in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday and must win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk this year.
President Kamala Harris? What Her California Years Reveal
Is Vice President Kamala Harris on track to be the first Democratic president from California?
