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Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back. -
Kamala Harris investigated the market power of huge California health care companies. Donald Trump compelled hospitals to disclose prices. Here’s a look at their 2024 priorities on health. -
Democrats in the Legislature say they are going too far and are responding with bills to shut them down. -
A major California health insurer must hire a dedicated case manager for people diagnosed with gender dysphoria after state regulators found it improperly denied coverage to some patients. -
Consumers would get a small credit on electric bills if the legislation passes. Solar companies say the energy measures might not be effective in streamlining projects. -
Some Democrats are pushing bills that could put their colleagues on the hot seat in an election year. -
California Highway Patrol officers received historically high raises in 2022 and 2023, but it continues to face a high vacancy rate of 16%. -
A California bill requiring makers of large AI systems to test them for potential harm is nearly through the legislature. It could still face a veto by Newsom. -
Pharmacy benefit managers attempt to negotiate cost savings for insurers. California is considering new rules that would require them to pass their discounts on to consumers. -
About 4 in 10 Californians are carrying medical debt. Lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prevent that debt from affecting credit scores.
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