Scott Wiener

A California Democratic lawmaker took a shot at the salaries of nonprofit CEOs after they opposed her union-backed bill that would add new disclosure requirements for local government contractors.

A panel at the CalMatters Ideas Festival debates how to reduce homelessness without punishing poverty. There's worry about a potential $1 billion cut in state funding.

A bill that would increase penalties for those who assault hospital emergency department workers is facing the same pushback that other recent tough-on-crime legislation has from progressive Democrats leery of increasing incarceration rates.

A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed. Many California transit agencies are trying to avoid financial disaster and increase accountability.

California policies could have a huge effect on AI going forward. The EU wants to advise and coordinate.

The state's multibillion-dollar shortfall shapes which spending bills survived the 'suspense file' hearings by the Assembly and Senate appropriations committees.

A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.

Democrats in California’s Assembly and Senate rarely vote against bills, yet few seem willing to discuss their voting records, as well as the controversial practice of declining to vote instead of saying “no.”

A group of Democratic legislators outline a package of bills to offer more services to offenders and crime victims. The proposals come during an election year and when Democrats are divided on how to address crime.

The state is considering zeroing out funds for CalWORKS family stabilization and job subsidy programs to help balance the budget.