California's low-income families face uncertainty amid energy funding hold
California has received over $215 million in grants for LIHEAP, or about 90% of what was provided in 2024 but 10% of the ...
With help from Democrats, Senate advances bill to avert government shutdown
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican ...
Newsom tells Senate Dems to ‘do the right thing,’ oppose CR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has called on Senate Democrats “to stand up and do the right thing” and vote no on the GOP-backed stop-gap bill that would avert a looming government ...
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Newsom Urges Democrats to ‘VOTE NO’ On GOP Spending Bill: Would Let Republicans ‘Consolidate Power’
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) urged Senate Democrats to "VOTE NO" on a Republican-sponsored spending bill, even though ...
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Sens. Schiff, Smith, Colleagues Urge HUD to Swiftly Distribute $3.6 Billion in Federal Funds for Vital Homelessness Programs
U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) led a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ...
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Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown ...
How dependent is California on federal government funding? Rank may surprise you
A new report found Alaska and several southern states wert the most "federally dependent" state in the nation. See where ...
Democratic anger over 'Schumer surrender' shows party's deep divisions on how to take on Trump
The Senate minority leader finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Calls for Support of Senate Bill 502 (Arreguín) to Increase Educator Workforce Housing
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 502, introduced by State Senator Jesse Arreguín ...
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by ...
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California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at US Department of Education
Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to ...
Schumer under fire as Democrats split over backing GOP funding bill
Dozens of House Democrats sent a letter to Schumer on Friday to express their “strong opposition” to his plan to back the ...