Reporting from The Center Square
CEO overseeing California's $126B high-speed rail effort quits
(The Center Square) – California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has resigned, citing personal and family reasons.
Continue reading →
The state desk
California
The latest from California
More from California
Reporting from The Center Square
Los Angeles County considers labor measure for public safety
(The Center Square) – Los Angeles County voters are weighing Measure A, a ballot initiative that would fundamentally alter labor negotiations for thousands of public safety workers by replacing the county’s current final-offer system with binding arbitration.
Continue reading →
Reporting from Just the News
California GOP voters overwhelmingly support voter ID measure, not enough for majority support: poll
In the Democrat-heavy state, Republican support is overwhelmed by Democrat opposition. The poll found that 87% of Democrats oppose the measure, as do 54% of those who said they have "no party preference."
Continue reading →
Reporting from Just the News
Judge rejects DOJ request to stop California from counting ballots from alleged noncitizen voters
The Justice Department immediately appealed the ruling to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Continue reading →Reporting from The Center Square
Judge denies feds' request to segregate California ballots
(The Center Square) - The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Wednesday evening denied the Trump administration's request for a temporary restraining order to force the state to segregate mail-in ballots that the federal government thinks could have been submitted by noncitizens.
Continue reading →
Reporting from The Center Square
16 states might tax federally approved education plans
(The Center Square) – Families in 16 states could face state taxes and penalties for using what's called a "529 education savings plan" to pay for expenses approved under federal law, according to a report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Continue reading →
Reporting from The Center Square
Nick Shirley criticizes California for political climate
(The Center Square) – Independent journalist Nick Shirley blasted California for its political climate and lack of fiscal accountability during an address Tuesday night near the University of Mississippi.
Continue reading →
Reporting from The Center Square
Shadows no longer delay developments in San Francisco
(The Center Square) - A new San Francisco law is dialing back building delays caused by regulations over the shadows that new buildings cast.
Continue reading →
Reporting from The Center Square
Unsuccessful mayoral candidate Rick Caruso endorses Bass
(The Center Square) – Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the 2022 general election, says he's going to vote for Bass this year.
Continue reading →
Reporting from The Center Square
Arizona lawmakers have mixed views on Colorado River panel
(The Center Square) – As Arizona and the American Southwest grapple with another year of historic drought conditions, one state senator believes he has an answer.
Continue reading →