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U.S. Senate · United StatesThe Republican-led U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove a 10-year federal moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence from President Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill.See the Story
US Senate strikes AI regulation ban from Trump megabill
50% Center coverage: 188 sources
Wages · PleasantonBy Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies. In a historic policy change, California is moving to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage during active fires. The wage increase, funded through the new state budget, follows years of advocacy to improve pay and working conditions for inca…See the Story
In a First, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage
80% Left coverage: 5 sources
Housing · CaliforniaThe number of homeless students in California is up nearly 10%, according to the state’s latest data release. However, some experts say this increase could be attributed to better identification abilities. Recognizing the signs of homelessness There are currently 230,443 homeless students in California, according to the state’s Department of Education. The increase may be because school officials are now better at recognizing the signs of homele…See the Story
California’s Homeless Student Population on the Rise, but Why?
80% Left coverage: 5 sources
Mental health support centers are reeling from California budget cuts, with layoffs expected
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
Before LA immigration raids, California prisons tried to help ICE deport its top targets
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
California Lawmakers Wanted a New Infrastructure Agency to Operate in Secret. Why They Backed Down
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
California Schools Face $811 Million Funding Freeze From Trump Administration
60% Center coverage: 15 sources
Newsom Uses Political Stunts to Garner Attention. As Jerry Brown Learned, It Can Backfire
50% Left coverage: 4 sources
