Food Security
Market Match program could disappear — unless lawmakers step in to fund an initiative that boosts access to farmers’ markets and supports small farms. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is
Election
Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission.
Cost of Living
UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. In their third report
Wealth Tax
As inequality grows, states are stepping up where the federal government hasn’t. “It’s a movement,” says Patriotic Millionaire’s Chuck Collins. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is
Health & Wellness
Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. The latest set of health care proposals from the Trump administration has done nothing
Immigration
Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Community organizers in Los Angeles are rallying in opposition to a Trump
Health & Wellness
Emergency state support for Planned Parenthood can’t fully offset lost Medicaid dollars, and patients are paying the price. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. When the Donald Trump-directed Congress defunded Planned Parenthood last year, critics warned that
Wealth Tax
Uber-rich say they’ll flee if wealth tax proposal passes. History suggests otherwise. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. As Massachusetts voters pondered a “millionaire
Mental Health
Capital & Main
A program in Los Angeles County is recycling unused food to feed hungry residents — and offering a model for other cities. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here
Capital & Main
Despite a burst of new housing laws, buying a home in California is increasingly unattainable — especially for lower-income earners — a new report shows. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is
health care
Many of the 24 million working and middle-class Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act may forgo insurance if their bills multiply. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published