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California State University Trustees Vote To Raise Tuition By 34% Over Next 5 Years

September 14, 2023 12:35 pm

The California State University Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to drastically increase tuition annually by 6% for the next five years, or 34% in total, to help combat the current $1.5 billion deficit that the university system is facing....

Congress Should Act to Save Health Care Costs

September 14, 2023 10:45 amSeptember 14, 2023 10:46 am

As a mother of a young family, escalating health care costs and their impact on our budget are always at the top of my mind. Families like mine across the country continue to struggle as prices for health services are...

Businesses Across California Brace For Minimum Wage Increase January 1

December 8, 2022 1:26 pmDecember 8, 2022 1:26 pm

A looming statewide minimum wage increase from $15 an hour to $15.50 on January 1st has caused many employers throughout California to reconsider staffing levels, new hirings, and other important factors as economic concerns grow. The statewide minimum wage has...

California’s State Government Spends Twice as Much Today Per Resident than Just 10 Years Ago

December 1, 2022 2:45 amNovember 30, 2022 9:40 pm

Less than six months ago, California’s State Legislature approved a record breaking $300 billion state budget. Within that total, and to finance most of the state’s ongoing operations, was a general fund allocation of $235 billion for the fiscal year ending...

Rain Won’t Hamper California’s Midterm Election Day

November 8, 2022 8:11 amNovember 8, 2022 4:19 pm

It’s cold and pouring rain in Northern California on Midterm Election Day 2022. Even in solid blue California, voters are excited, and some dare to be hopeful. Today’s weather won’t hamper the election. And to put a real point on...

Vote Angry – Proudly

November 7, 2022 3:57 pmNovember 7, 2022 3:58 pm

The angry voter is good for politicians, but bad for democracy. The angry voter is too stupid to understand the issues and must fall back on blind rage to make a decision. The angry voter is coming from a place...

President Biden To Stump For Rep. Mike Levin in Southern California

November 3, 2022 1:07 pm

President Joe Biden will swing through Southern California Thursday and Friday to stump for Democratic House candidates in crucial elections, hoping to reverse the tide of Republican advancement in the races, and to help solidify the races before election day...