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The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, said it has distributed $11.5 million of its nearly $100 million in emergency rental assistance funds.

State Government

California Will Give Away More Than $116 Million In Cash, Gift Cards To Get More People Vaccinated

May 27, 2021 | Scott Rodd

The state will give out $100 million in the form of $50 gift cards to the next 2 million newly-vaccinated Californians, and hold drawings for another $16.5 million. Here's how it will work and who is eligible.

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PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination

May 27, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Legal experts say businesses may need to make accommodations in some cases but are not barred from requiring proof of vaccination before entry.

Health Care

Willing To Help But Nowhere To Go: State’s Recruitment Of COVID-19 Volunteers Fell Short

May 23, 2021

More than 251,000 Californians signed up on MyTurn to volunteer at vaccine clinics. But only 379 people have been able to book shifts through the state’s problem-plagued website.

Health Care

Despite Pandemic, Newsom Declines To Boost Local Public Health Budgets — Again

May 23, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has, for the third consecutive year, rejected new state funding for local public health departments.

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State Government

Suspense File Day: Which Controversial Bills Did California Legislators Kill?

May 22, 2021

Lawmakers shelve dozens of significant bills, many opposed by special interests. They include proposals on police reform, housing, health care and more.

California State Of Mind | Episode 25

When It Comes to Immigration Reform and Clean Energy, ‘It’s Personal’ for Sen. Alex Padilla

May 21, 2021

California’s first Latino US senator sees great opportunity for changing the national conversation on immigration, but it’s not his only priority. Alex Padilla talks about bringing some of California’s standards to the nation.

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State Government

Understanding How A California Bill Dies Without Public Debate

May 20, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

The twice-yearly procedure releases hundreds of bills to the Senate and Assembly floors, allowing for debate before the entire chamber. But for other bills, the suspense hearing provides a quiet, anticlimactic end.

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State Government

Interview: An Employment Lawyer's Tips On How To Deal With EDD's Unemployment Backlog

May 18, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki Gonzalez

California’s Employment Development Department is still facing a backlog in filing claims or getting people their funds. An employment lawyer explains how best to get through EDD’s backlog if you’re still waiting for payment.

State Government

What California Lawmakers Could Do To Boost Homeownership For Black Families

May 17, 2021

Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.

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