Atkins is prepared to lead California but faces a tough race
SACRAMENTO — Californians could do worse than elect veteran state Senate leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. Not that they should necessarily.…
Clean water is a human right. Why are so many California communities without it?
Barely a month after he took office in 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom journeyed to a rural school in the Central Valley and stood by chance…
Nikki Haley may find it impossible to navigate GOP factions
When Nikki Haley was a South Carolina legislator, she backed budgets boosted by federal aid. Running for governor, she criticized a “bailout culture” and dependence…
Wilson Sues U.S. Over Immigrants’ ‘Invasion’ : Politics: Governor calls on federal government to reimburse the state for the costs of educating undocumented children. Legal experts say the claim has almost no chance of succeeding.
SACRAMENTO — Escalating the terms of the immigration debate, Gov. Pete Wilson contended in a new legal claim filed Thursday that illegal immigrants in California amount…
State Senate leader Toni Atkins joins 2026 race for California governor
State Sen. Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced a 2026 run for California governor Friday morning, making the legislative leader the latest entrant in an increasingly…
Schwarzenegger credits Times columnist for his political career
SACRAMENTO — Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger credits Los Angeles Times columnist George Skelton for his decision to run for California governor in the historic 2003 election…
Column: Newsom’s budget plan reflects his rosy view of the economy
SACRAMENTO — How do you cut a colossal $68-billion state budget deficit nearly in half? Easy. With a pencil. You simply erase the “68” and write…
Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs
Investments geared toward combating climate change and transitioning away from fossil fuels are among the items on the chopping block as California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Tennessee governor, music leaders launch push to protect songwriters and other artists against AI
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Kimberlee KruesiPublished Jan 10, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov.…
How Newsom plans to fix California’s projected $37.9-billion deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday asked California lawmakers to dip into the state’s rainy-day reserves and signaled his desire to potentially delay a minimum wage…
Louisiana’s new governor wants to scrap the state’s unique open primaries
The system has been in place for decades in the state for both state and congressional offices, save for a brief interruption in 2008. It…
John Morgan floats potential run for Florida governor
“This is hilarious. And why we despise most politicians,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter. “@GovRonDeSantis fought me tooth and nail along with his usual…
California lieutenant governor ‘swatted’ after push to boot Trump from ballot
Kounalakis and her husband, Markos, were not at home at the time, said Aleksandra Reetz, the lieutenant governor’s deputy chief of staff. Their two college-aged…
George Skelton’s long view on California politics
Fifty years ago this week, the Los Angeles Times hired a young political reporter named George Skelton. He had made his mark covering the state…
Social media ‘absolutely’ causing increases in anxiety and depression, Utah governor says
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Salt Lake City. | Rick Bowmer/AP…
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, school sports for trans youth
DeWine said he spoke with physicians, lawmakers and families on all sides of the issue before making his decision. He added that he would pursue…
Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes’ participation in girls and…
Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It’s not the first time
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was asked by a New Hampshire voter about the reason for the Civil War, and she didn’t mention…
Column: Newsom loves Trump? Not at all. But he made the right call on ballot access
Gavin Newsom had a chance to score some cheap political points that might help if, as widely expected, he someday seeks the White House. To…
Governor Didn’t Believe Williams Had Reformed
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger did not just reject Stanley Tookie Williams’ request for clemency, he aggressively attacked the central element of the former gang leader’s case:…