Megan Myscofski
Megan Myscofski is a statehouse/politics reporter at CapRadio, a JPR news partner. Previously, she covered public health at KUNM in New Mexico and Economics at Arizona Public Media in Tucson.
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Advocates argue cuts in the governor’s revised May budget could put services like a helpline and health care in jeopardy
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The revised budget that Governor Gavin Newsom released Wednesday does not include direct funding for Proposition 36 — just like in January.
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Most Californians are concerned about school shootings and support having armed police on campuses, according to a survey the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California released in April.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for artificial intelligence to play a larger role in California’s state government operations.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing two changes to how the state puts away money, but the Legislative Analyst’s Office says he should do more to keep the budget balanced in leaner years.
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that puts over $170 million into wildfire prevention and response work.
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California lawmakers are looking for ways to make up for federal cuts to funds for research and vaccines. Some want to start a new state institution to fill the gap.
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The median home price in California is over $800,000 -– according to the California Association of Realtors. That’s about double what it is nationwide.
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California is rolling back its more flexible work-from-home policies that began with the pandemic.
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The ballot measure to increase penalties for drug and theft-related crimes and to encourage drug diversion programs passed overwhelmingly in November. It took effect in December, but lawmakers still haven't allocated the funds to pay for it.
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Information about deportations is hitting people at a fast pace — especially in California’s agricultural community.
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The Trump administration cleared the way for immigration enforcement officers to enter schools in its first week. Now, California lawmakers are working on new state-level restrictions to prevent that.