Feb. 26, 2026
Sanders Joins California Wealth Tax Rally, Calls Out Billionaires
The Vermont senator backs a proposed tax on the state's 200 billionaires to fund healthcare programs.
Feb. 26, 2026
Democrats Push Back Against Trump Funding Cuts for Minority-Serving Colleges
Senate Democrats hold hearing highlighting consequences of eliminating diversity programs at MSIs
Feb. 25, 2026
LA Legislator Spent $220K on Instagram Ads
Assemblyman Isaac Bryan's social media ad blitz raises eyebrows
Feb. 25, 2026
California Proposes Bill to Limit Fire Insurance Drops
New legislation would require insurers to give homeowners more notice and a chance to address issues before canceling policies.
Feb. 24, 2026
Sanders Rallies Support for California Billionaire Tax at LA Event
The senator from Vermont was the only elected leader at the event, which formally kicked off a health care union's campaign to put the tax proposal on the ballot.
Feb. 24, 2026
GOP Bill Aims to Block California Billionaire Tax
Congressman introduces legislation to prevent states from retroactively taxing ex-residents
Feb. 23, 2026
California Voters May Limit Local Property Taxes
The Local Taxpayer Protection Act seeks to restrict real estate transfer taxes and require two-thirds majority for new citizen-approved taxes
Feb. 23, 2026
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Block California Wealth Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley's 'Keep Jobs in California Act' aims to prohibit states from taxing former residents' assets.
Feb. 23, 2026
California Billionaire Tax Proposal Divides Democratic Leaders
Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom clash over plan to tax state's wealthiest residents
Feb. 21, 2026
L.A. County Seeks Changes to Law Fueling Billions in Sex Abuse Payouts
State legislators consider revising 2019 law that extended statute of limitations, leading to wave of decades-old claims
Feb. 21, 2026
States Accelerate Climate Efforts as Trump Rolls Back Federal Policies
Democratic-led states take on greater responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions amid federal inaction.
Feb. 21, 2026
Sanders Rallies in California for Billionaire Wealth Tax
Vermont senator campaigns for proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets to fund healthcare for low-income residents.
Feb. 21, 2026
Sanders and Newsom Clash Over California Billionaire Tax Proposal
Proposal to tax California billionaires' assets divides Democratic party leaders ahead of midterm elections
Feb. 20, 2026
Sanders, Newsom at Odds Over California Billionaire Tax
Vermont senator campaigns for proposed wealth tax that has Silicon Valley up in arms
Feb. 20, 2026
California Loses Refinery Capacity as Newsom's Climate Policies Take Toll
State imports more foreign oil as plants close, costing jobs and raising energy costs
Feb. 19, 2026
Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts as Sanders Visits California
Gov. Newsom, crypto executives, and business leaders ramp up opposition to proposed wealth tax measure ahead of Sanders rally.
Feb. 17, 2026
California Urged to Store Water, Not Panic Over Climate
Experts say state's climate data is being misinterpreted, leading to harmful policies
Feb. 10, 2026
Bernie Sanders to Kick Off California Billionaires' Tax Campaign
Proposal aims to backfill federal healthcare cuts, but faces opposition from some Democrats
Feb. 10, 2026
California Billionaire Tax Proposal Divides Democrats
Senator Bernie Sanders supports the measure, but Governor Gavin Newsom and others have concerns.
Feb. 10, 2026
Congress Should Limit Abuse of Insurrection Act
Lawmakers should reform the law to restrict presidential power to deploy military for domestic law enforcement.
