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Medicaid expanded beyond the population it was meant to serve. Its cost needs scrutiny, too
The fallout of Medicaid cuts deserve scrutiny, but the program’s impact on federal debt should be part of the discussion, argues a longtime political strategist.
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Will Gavin Newsom raise public safety pensions? It may hinge on his presidential hopes
A bill to boost pension benefits for police, firefighters and other public safety workers could cost state and local governments — and taxpayers — more than $8 billion.
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What California’s insurance commissioner does — and how it affects your wallet
In November, California voters will choose who oversees one of the biggest insurance markets in the world. Insurance commissioner may seem like an obscure regulatory position, but it’s a consequential one: It leads the Insurance Department, which regulates home, auto, life, health, workers’ comp and other insurance. The commissioner is tasked with making sure policies…
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California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands
More than 3,000 low-income seniors rely on Health Net to afford assisted living and caretaker services.
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Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV
Saying “enough is enough,” Steve Hilton said he wants to get rid of the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Rallying in front of a DMV office in West Hollywood on Tuesday, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for governor said he wants to abolish the department by transferring its functions to a combination of online services and…
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Medi-Cal won’t pay for assisted living in most of California. One brother fought back
A pilot program providing more assisted living coverage in rural California has emerged from one man’s fight to change his sister’s options
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Time to lock in, California voters
With less than two months until Nov. 3, it’s time to get serious about the upcoming election. In addition to choosing the next governor, insurance commissioner and other state leaders, voters will decide on 14 statewide propositions, U.S. House representatives and most members of the state Legislature. It’s a lot to decide, especially considering that…
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August 2026 Hottest Housing Markets
Rockford, IL claimed the top spot on the hottest housing markets list in August 2026, taking the top spot for the first time since December 2024.
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California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards
When a home is left standing after a wildfire, survivors and insurers battle over testing and cleanup. California lawmakers passed two bills that aim to change that.
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How California can do data centers differently and win back community trust
Californians might be more accepting of data centers if Big Tech planned transparently, shared benefits with host communities and used more clean energy.
