Democrats Push Social Policy Agenda in Good Budget Times
California lawmakers will vote on a state budget Wednesday that includes some big social policy wins for Legislative Democrats, ranging from health care for undocumented children to a higher minimum wage.
Thousands of Low-Income Preschool Slots Funded in State Budget
Close to 9,000 state preschool slots would be added for low-income families over the next few years as part of an expanded program approved by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Gov. Brown Pushes Housing Development Reforms in Budget Deal
Gov. Jerry Brown has negotiated a deal designed to speed up construction of large housing developments that could have a big impact on Bay Area housing policies.