Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV
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September 09, 2026
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The Department of Motor Vehicles in Fresno on Dec. 13, 2022. Photo by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters Saying “eno...
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Sep 9, 2026
Will Gavin Newsom raise public safety pensions? It may hinge on his presidential hopes
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September 09, 2026
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The California Legislature has a bad habit of enacting high-profile measures in the moment, responding to trendy issues or demands from pow...
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Medicaid expanded beyond the population it was meant to serve. Its cost needs scrutiny, too
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September 09, 2026
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Guest Commentary written by Jon Fleischman Jon Fleischman is a longtime California political strategist and writes at SoDoesItMat...
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California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands
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September 09, 2026
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California regulators ordered Health Net to fix how it’s handling the termination of assisted living services for low-income residents aft...
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Sep 4, 2026
Even blue California wants lower taxes and smaller government
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September 04, 2026
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Protesters gather to honor Alex Pretti, who federal immigration agents fatally shot in Minneapolis, in Sacramento on Jan....
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CalMatters journalism recognized as ‘deeply human’ and ‘innovative’ in Online Journalism Awards for video series and explanatory storytelling
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September 04, 2026
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In summary The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, intern...
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California’s healthcare affordability office claims power to punish overspending hospitals
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September 04, 2026
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Year after year Californians watch their health bills increase faster than their wages — for some, to the point where care becomes unafford...
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