Articles by Sameea Kamal
October 2024
The Legislature Could Override Nearly Every Newsom Veto. Why Don’t They?
September 2024
Thousands in California’s Jails Have the Right to Vote — but Here’s Why Many Won’t
August 2024
From Inmate Release to Immigrant Housing Aid, California Bills Spur End-Of-Session Fireworks
Kamala Harris Vows to Unite America, as California Democrats Look to Flip the House
July 2024
California Is Late on Its Own Financial Health Report for the 6th Straight Year
June 2024
‘Automatic’ Registration Would Boost California’s Voter Rolls. What’s the Downside?
Some California Officials Can Meet Remotely. For Local Advisory Boards, State Lawmakers Say No
May 2024
What Drives California’s Budget Decisions? A Lot of Politics, Not as Much Data
March 2024
Why Does California’s Vote Count Take So Long?
February 2024
California Lawmakers Face a Ballooning Budget Deficit
December 2023
California New Laws for 2024: Workers Get More Paid Sick Days
How Well Is Your Legislator Representing You?
November 2023
For California Leaders, Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza War Grow More Difficult to Ignore
October 2023
California Republicans Buy Into ‘Ballot Harvesting’
Why California Politicians Will Keep Drawing Their Own Election Districts
September 2023
Tik Tok Ban on Government Phones Won’t Happen in California This Year
August 2023
California Boards Want to Keep Pandemic Rules for Public Meetings. Critics Call It Bad for Democracy
July 2023
What Happened to the Big Changes to California Elections?
June 2023
How Much More Gavin Newsom’s Tour Cost Taxpayers
May 2023
U.S. Senate Hopefuls Sweet-Talk Democratic Faithful
How California Public Transit Is Pleading for State Aid
April 2023
Why California Public Transit Is at a Pivotal Moment
February 2023
Who Draws the Lines? A Big Push for Independent Local Redistricting
Rules for Thee: How California Legislature Skirts Its Own Laws
September 2022
Voters Push to Take Local Redistricting From Politicians
August 2022
Back to School: California Republicans Bet Big on Local Board Races
July 2022
Is It Too Easy for Write-In Candidates in California Elections?
February 2022
No Legal Battles for California’s New Election Maps. But What Lessons Can Be Learned?
January 2022
Will COVID Sick Leave Return to California?
The California Legislature Is Back: What to Expect in 2022
December 2021
California Redistricting: What to Know About the Final Maps
Why Is California’s Redistricting Commission Under Increasing Scrutiny?
November 2021
California Redistricting: Four Key Questions
Where Are the Flashpoints in California Redistricting?
September 2021
California’s Extra Sick Leave for COVID-19 Is Ending, but Is It Too Soon?
How Big a Factor Was COVID in the California Recall?
California Recall Candidates Stretch the Truth on COVID, Climate Change and More
August 2021
Recall Fact and Fiction: What You Need to Know About the Election Fraud Rumors You’re Seeing
July 2021
Low-Wage Workers in California Can’t Afford to Take Family Leave. This Bill Seeks to Change That.
June 2021
Will California Investment in New Job Training Programs Pay Off?
Will California Public Schools Continue Free Lunches for All?
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