Student aid agency needs $500k for cybersecurity. Newsom’s budget leaves it out
admin Newsom’s revised budget doesn’t include $500,000 for the California Student Aid Commission’s IT needs. Higher education institutions also say the…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom says his last budget is fiscally sound. Some see trouble ahead
Gov. Gavin Newsom presents a zero‑deficit May Revision, but counties and Republicans warn of shifted costs and long‑term structural deficits…
As businesses get sued for wiretapping, California weighs changes to privacy law
California lawmakers consider SB 690 after a surge of CIPA lawsuits targeting small businesses for website tracking and data collection,…
CA governor candidates focus on corruption, abortion and climate in final debate
The final televised debate saw attacks on Xavier Becerra, disputes over offshore drilling, chatbots, and whether to extradite a doctor…
‘I need healthcare’: Gov. Gavin Newsom ducks questions about 2028
Gov. Gavin Newsom ducked 2028 questions. But he said California Democrats will “do everything to make sure” two Republicans don’t…
Gov. Gavin Newsom follows Jerry Brown’s path in last budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom follows Jerry Brown’s legacy with a final budget that closes a projected shortfall and keeps California balanced…
Proposals to tax corporations hit speed bumps in Legislature but aren’t dead
Assembly Appropriations held AB 1790 and AB 2729, blocking multinational tax changes, corporate Medi-Cal fee; sponsors may revise or seek…
Gov. Gavin Newsom says his last budget is fiscally sound. Some see trouble ahead
Gov. Gavin Newsom presents a zero‑deficit May Revision, but counties and Republicans warn of shifted costs and long‑term structural deficits…
‘I need healthcare’: Gov. Gavin Newsom ducks questions about 2028
Gov. Gavin Newsom ducked 2028 questions. But he said California Democrats will “do everything to make sure” two Republicans don’t…
CA governor candidates to face off in what may be last debate before June primary
Seven candidates meet in San Francisco for the likely final California governor debate as Becerra, Hilton and Steyer face scrutiny…