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California's security guards earn low wages. Democrats want more of them to join unions
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (716+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. California's security guards earn low pay and have dangerous jobs. Legislative Democrats are pressuring companies to unionize. Unions representing private security guards would gain a new…...
Opinion | Voting rights are health rights. That's why California must reject the SAVE Act
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (657+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. R. David Rebanal is an associate professor of Public Health at San Francisco State University Shaina Sta. Cruz is a postdoctoral fellow at the Centers for Violence…...
How a CHP hiring spree started to bend the curve on Cal PERS contribution rates
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (419+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. Yes, Cal PERS is still digging out from lawmakers" overpromises and past investment losses. But you can see a trend that could save taxpayers money over…...
Cal PERS hit retirees with "shocking" bills. They're getting their money back
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (953+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. California pension law limits post-retirement work for government employees, a measure meant to prevent "double dipping." The rules can be confusing and costly. Cal PERS on…...
Court says California law that targets dialysis clinics and their profits is unconstitutional
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (439+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. A federal appeals court ruled last week that California's attempt to limit how much dialysis companies profit from certain privately insured patients is unconstitutional " a victory…...
Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (1522+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law. Cities across California are…...
Opinion | California must protect gender care for young people, despite hospitals" fears
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (625+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. Pamuela Halliwell is director of behavioral health services at the San Diego LGBT Community Center In California, many of us want to believe transgender and nonbinary…...
Opinion | Candidates for California governor ought to get serious about these pressing issues
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (293+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. Eric Swalwell's abrupt departure from the campaign for governor due to revelations about sexual transgressions leaves nine men and women remaining as serious contenders for spots…...
Competitors scramble to pick up Swalwell backers after he drops out
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (921+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. The Democratic race for governor remains a toss-up, with Tom Steyer and Katie Porter most likely to benefit from Rep. Eric Swalwell's withdrawal. If voters were…...
Taxing CA billionaires probably not a panacea, experts say
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (854+ words) Join us at the Cal Matters Ideas Festival on May 21. " Get your tickets now. The idea of taxing the rich has gained steam among California progressives and health care advocates as the cost of living continues to rise and federal…...