California’s legal corruption: Pay the politician, get the contract
Published Aug. 17, 2026at6:00am On a recent public radio show (opens in new tab) about California’s budget, one…
Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors
Published Jul. 14, 2026at6:00am After eight years in office and eight growing budgets, Gavin Newsom’s central legacy as…
Newsom boosts California special education funding by $2.4 billion for K-12 schools
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to increase funding for K-12 special education by $2.4 billion. Newsom signed AB…
California Legislature Provides $4-Million Annual State Commission Subsidy
California’s state budget approved at the end of last month included a $4-million annual subsidy to help cover…
California school districts battle for $3.9 billion they argue is due now, not later
This story was originally published by EdSource. In coming days, school districts will find out whether their pressure…
Newsom shocked by CCA’s abrupt closure after $20M state grant
Students and faculty of California College of the Arts weren’t the only ones shocked by the abrupt announcement…
California projected to face $18B deficit as Newsom heads into his last year as governor
California is projected to face a $18 billion deficit next year, setting up a challenge for Gov. Gavin…