Politics

A new California law imposes harsher penalties for assaulting emergency room workers. It responds to rising attacks on health care workers, despite concerns from progressives and prison-reform advocates

It's been a long year. Take a look back at 2024 with CalMatters visual journalists.

The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.

A new state law will keep medical debt off your credit report, sparing a hit to your all-important credit score. This is a big deal for California where millions struggle with unpaid medical bills. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that go into effect on Jan. 1.

Newsom got involved in national politics during the presidential election and has decisions to make with a second Trump administration imminent.

The California Legislature butted heads with Gov. Gavin Newsom and grappled with a budget deficit in 2024.

The California state budget has been a rollercoaster over the past few years. Big deficits generally mean cutting plans and programs.

A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.

Striking Amazon and Starbucks workers in California and elsewhere have long pushed for union contracts. The Trump administration is unlikely to be on their side.