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Gavin Newsom · CaliforniaBy Jeanne Kuang and Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters Tax credits for the parents of young children. A state-funded scientific research institute. Exempting service workers’ tips from state income tax. Those are among the hundreds of proposals California lawmakers swiftly rejected Friday under the banner of cost savings, as they cited the state’s $12 billion budget deficit — a worsening figure due to the threat of unprecedented federal funding cuts and…See the Story
California Lawmakers Halt Hundreds of Bills with New Spending as Deficits Loom
44% Center coverage: 25 sources
Artificial Intelligence · CaliforniaIn summary A state report provided to CalMatters says 200 agencies reported no automation around sensitive decisions. Some called the report befuddling. California uses algorithms to predict whether incarcerated people will commit crimes again. It has used predictive technology to deny 600,000 people unemployment benefits. Nonetheless, state administrators have concluded that not a single agency uses high-risk forms of automated decisionmaking t…See the Story
State claims there’s zero high-risk AI in California government—despite ample evidence to the contrary
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Campaign Finance · CaliforniaIn summary Rep. Ken Calvert has represented the 41st Congressional District more than 30 years, but redistricting has made his seat competitive. Seven Democrats and a Republican are challenging him. Last year Republican Rep. Ken Calvert fended off a challenge by former federal prosecutor and Democrat Will Rollins, holding onto his Inland Empire seat by a 3% margin. Rollins, who also failed to unseat Calvert in 2022 and 2024, is not running agai…See the Story
Eight Candidates Take Run at Longtime Lawmaker in Inland Empire's Swing District
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
