Despite political promises, Californians are stressed about their finances
SACRAMENTO — After voters in November sent a clear message that the rising cost of living remained a top concern, California lawmakers came to the Capitol vowing…
A new bill could require California to test wastewater in Central Valley
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) is frustrated by the lack of wastewater monitoring for H5N1 bird flu in the state’s most at risk communities: regions…
L.A.-area fires have led to new bills in Congress. Here are some
WASHINGTON — As congressional leaders wrestle over whether to add conditions to federal aid in response to the Los Angeles County wildfires, a first wave of…
After Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with ‘forever chemicals’
SACRAMENTO — A new bill could ban the sale of tampons and other menstrual products that contain potentially toxic chemicals in California, reigniting a push by…