California legislators haven’t voted to reject a gubernatorial veto in 43 years. Gov. Newsom has given them plenty of opportunities to reverse that trend.
Gavin Newsom
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California’s Double Max
Dianne Feinstein’s death creates two elections in California’s Senate race. That means donors can max out support to their favorite candidate twice.
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Newsom’s Choice
Today on TAP: In California (not to mention America), the racial and ethnic politics of representation are inescapable.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
California’s Climate Disclosure Bill Could Have a Huge Impact Across the Nation
If signed by Gov. Newsom, the legislation would set a precedent by requiring large companies to disclose total greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inWorking in America
Half a Million California Workers Get a Raise—and a Seat at the Table
Fast-food workers compel McDonald’s and Starbucks to abandon a ballot measure that would have squelched both.
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Feinstein and Lear
Today on TAP: California’s senior senator is doing her country, her party, and herself no favors by clinging to office.
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The Feinstein Affair: Senate Gerontocracy Reaches Absurd Heights
Old senators, old rules, and old traditions all are cutting against what should be a simple task of confirming judges.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
California Goes In for Drugmaking
The state will make and distribute insulin at cost. That should be a model for every other state.
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Splitting the Strikers at UC
Today on TAP: University of California managers divide (and—not clear yet if they’ll—conquer), while General Motors and Microsoft indulge a modicum of worker power.
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What the UC Strikers Need to Do Differently
Today on TAP: Go off-campus, says a veteran strike and bargaining maven, and visit the offices of regents and legislators. And sit down and settle in there.