A new war powers resolution was introduced Thursday in the House by San Diego Democrat Sara Jacobs.
MORE STORIES
-
Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraudThe new efforts are part of Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force. Several alleged fraud schemes have been prosecuted in federal health programs, and states have acknowledged it's a legitimate concern. But some have pushed back on the administration’s aggressive tactics.
-
Under new rules, plastic producers have to cut single use plastic, increase recycling rates and pay $5 billion to remedy harms from plastic pollution. Plastic producers have until June to come up with a plan for how they’re meeting state mandates.
-
Democratic frontrunner for California governor Xavier Becerra has dodged weeks of criticism about his record. His dismissals reflect a confident position near the top of the polls.
-
Balancing the city of San Diego’s budget isn’t easy. In KPBS' Budget Challenge you make the tough calls. Choose new expenses, cut costs and raise revenues and close a $118 million deficit.
-
Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates.
-
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.
-
New data show South County receives significant federal childcare funding, but providers say demand is overwhelming the system as legal and budget uncertainty grows.
-
The federal government’s annual “point-in-time” homelessness count is used by city and county governments across the country to determine funding and gauge progress in getting people off the streets.
-
A restoration of funding to city recreation centers was made possible by new legal guidance on using golf course revenues and an uptick in tourism.
-
San Diego County wants an ethics commission and fiscal watchdogs. LA County is adding more supervisors. Both want better budgets. How California counties are updating their charters.
Sign up for our newsletters!
Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
LATEST IN PODCASTS
- Why doesn’t the San Diego trolley system have fare gates?
- California calls this company a charity. It’s the landlord for an ICE detention center
- County supervisors to consider closing San Pasqual Academy, again
- Long lines welcome reopening of iconic Las Cuatro Milpas in Barrio Logan
- San Diego’s latest budget proposal restores some rec center, library funds while maintaining other cuts