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Gov. Newsom Punts on Addressing Food Insecurity for Some of California’s Most Vulnerable

A year after the state crafted the first ever food assistance program for undocumented immigrants, the 2023 budget puts it on hold.

Capital & Main · Jan 19, 2023

With L.A.’s COVID-Era Tenant Protections Ending, City Leaders Consider Permanent Safeguards

Advocates warn that without immediate action rising evictions will complicate efforts to combat homelessness.

Capital & Main · Jan 19, 2023

Changing the Playing Field

Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law.

Capital & Main · Jan 18, 2023

Colorado Seeks Payments for Oil & Gas Cleanup

Process will set financial assurance plan for all producers’ wells.

Capital & Main · Jan 11, 2023

Cal/OSHA Staff Shortage Creates Backlog of Cases

Huge gaps in Cal/OSHA’s network of field inspectors leave workers with less protection.

Capital & Main · Jan 10, 2023

Councilmember Supports Legalizing Street Vending on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hugo Soto-Martinez says he is seeking a way to undo the “no-vending zone” in his district.

Capital & Main · Jan 9, 2023

Floods’ Worst Ravages Will Be Visited Upon California’s Poorest

This week's torrent compounds the affordable housing crisis.

Capital & Main · Jan 6, 2023

‘Biden Had to Put the Country First’

Head of the nation’s largest rail union says the system, not the president, is stacked against workers.

Capital & Main · Jan 5, 2023

Paid Family Leave Helps Women Keep Jobs

California must continue improvements to its leave policy, which is critical for the women, people of color and immigrants who comprise the majority of low-income workers.

Capital & Main · Jan 4, 2023

5 Climate Questions for 2023

Alleged criminal conspiracies, water wars, quake-safe energy and deforestation are among the topics for journalists to probe in the coming year.

Capital & Main · Jan 3, 2023