California's legislative analyst warns that big deficits could return in Hollywood with Donald Trump back in the White House.

History will — or at least should — see a $165 billion error in revenue estimates as one of California’s most boneheaded political acts. It happened in 2022, as the state was emerging from the ...

California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax ...

In unveiling its budget overview last week, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said that while the state’s fiscal future is still uncertain, “the Legislature likel ...

Andrew Krulewitz charges his electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 in Oakland on Feb. 27, 2024. Photo by Camille Cohen for Scheduling note: WhatMatters is giving thanks for our readers and other blessings, and ...

In California, elderly or disabled people who make too much money to qualify for its Medicaid program can still access it if ...

The U.S. national debt stands at $33 trillion, driven by consistent budget deficits over the past 20 years. While this number might sound alarming, the government doesn't view it as an immediate issue ...

STAYING IN THEIR LANE — As Donald Trump ascends to the presidency once again, there are arguments in Washington and among the ...

School districts are bracing for a period of fiscal turbulence and whiplash that could strain their efforts to meet students’ ...

From the ports through the Inland Empire, this industry looks like it is just beginning to solidify its foothold in the ...

Holiday retail spending nationwide is expected to grow modestly this year with consumers still shell-shocked over recent ...

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, is in line to lead the National Institutes of Health. Early in the ...