Legislature Split on the Future of Government Transparency
California's Assembly is retreating on a bill critics fear would weaken California's open records laws. After days of attacks from newspaper editorials and open government groups, the chamber will vote to undo part of last week's budget package.
Looming Loan Rate Increase Has Students Worried
California congressional representatives are joining students in the nation's capital Thursday to try to stop a student loan interest rate hike. If Congress doesn't act by July 1, rates on federally subsidized loans will double. The hike would mean thousands of dollars more debt for the average student.