Economics and Public Finance

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and state officials announce new investments aimed at creating jobs and strengthening regional economies across California.

People get paid, and it also saves everybody in California money,” Sen. Josh Becker, a Democrat who authored both bills, said at a Monday press...

Tourism and service-sector jobs now play a larger role, but Mayor Jason Godeke... Guest. Jason Godeke, mayor, Fort Bragg. Tags. The Jefferson Exchange...

California Families Can't Afford Higher Prices: Assembly GOP Demands Independent Cost Review... Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, R-Indio. “ California...

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted California's continued economic strength, as the Golden State drives job growth while boosting...

California Assemblymember Leticia Castillo...

School districts were missing out on funds for career technical education. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is working to close that gap.

... California secures more venture capital funding than the rest of the country combined. SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California...

Cerys Davies staff headshot at LA Times Photo Studio in El Segundo, CA on Wednesday... AB 2319, written by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D...

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently celebrated the state's next minimum-wage hike, crowing that “ California has chosen a different path.

The California Legislature passed SB 941, legislation authored by Senator Steve Padilla, aimed at limiting excessive markups on basic necessities...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly called for a swift resolution this week, citing stalled film and TV production and lost jobs in the city.

How one crucial project could lower gas prices across California. 2026-08-23 - REP. KEN CALVERT Democratic Party (United States) · West Coast ·...

Gavin Newsom and the state legislature are trying everything they can to increase the cost of gas at the pump for Californians.

... Congress is to make sure the government gets out of the way and lets them build it. Advertisement. Advertisement. Rep. Ken Calvert represents the...

Visalia Mayor Brett Taylor said, “We are excited about the third Amazon facility. Amazon's investment in Visalia is a win for our local economy...

BANNING, CA — The City of Banning's yearslong financial woes are in the spotlight after Mayor Richard Royce announced on Thursday the city is...

The California governor praised the White House plan to give $1,000 to newborns, calling it “one of the best things” Trump has done.

The Los Angeles Unified School District received four financial red... More in Commentary. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and mayoral candidate...

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and state leaders announce a new initiative to make college and career training more affordable for California families.