What harsh immigration policies mean for students, families, and schools
The Supreme Court affirmed in Plyler v. Doe (1982) that children have a right to public education regardless…
Delta tunnel echoes California’s water control mistakes
By Devon Provo, Special for CalMatters An aerial view of Threemile Slough in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta…
Renewal of CA cap and trade program fraught with issues
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CA’s unhealthy finances could lead to another tax hike
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How different states are approaching AI
It is no surprise that nations are embracing and legislating artificial intelligence. At last count, 54 countries’ governments,…
Former Intel CEO Craig Barrett outlines rescue plan to save Intel and America’s advanced chip manufacturing
1. Yes, the USA NEEDS INTEL, as Intel is the only U.S. company capable of providing state of…
My Word | ‘Injustice in health care’ needs to end – Times-Standard
By Winchell Dillenbeck “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and…
Taiwan’s recall vote: Implications for Taiwan, China, and the United States
Taiwan’s 2024 election delivered a split government, with the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) standard-bearer, Lai Ching-te, winning the…
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What to make of the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan
Last week, the Trump administration revealed its AI Action Plan. President Donald Trump first directed high-level officials to…
Americans are changing their minds about Trump’s immigration policies
For the past two decades, as public discontent has risen, elected leaders in Washington have failed either to…
California isn’t having trouble retaining public workers and shouldn’t increase pension benefits – Orange County Register
Several troubling bills in the California legislature are aiming to reverse critical cost-containment and risk-management public pension reforms…