Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Biden, Manchin, Schumer meet for budget talks, but still no deal
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
Democrats edge closer to deal on Biden's $2T spending plan
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
Chesa Boudin recall effort moves forward, signatures submitted to Department of Elections
The effort to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin moved forward on Friday and is a step closer to going before voters.
The effort to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin moved forward on Friday and is a step closer to going before voters.
San Francisco now included in statewide drought emergency proclamation
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday extended California's drought emergency to cover the entire state. The proclamation now includes San Francisco among seven new counties added that are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday extended California's drought emergency to cover the entire state. The proclamation now includes San Francisco among seven new counties added that are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
Texas lawmakers pass new congressional maps bolstering GOP
Texas Republicans approved on Monday redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and decrease political representation for growing minority communities, even as Latinos drive much of the growth in the nation's largest red state.
Texas Republicans approved on Monday redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and decrease political representation for growing minority communities, even as Latinos drive much of the growth in the nation's largest red state.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
San Jose lawmakers who criticized county bonuses approved them for city employees
A San Jose councilmember who criticized county officials for awarding government workers COVID bonuses approved similar payments for city employees.
A San Jose councilmember who criticized county officials for awarding government workers COVID bonuses approved similar payments for city employees.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
HUD Secretary visits Oakland, pushes ‘Build Back Better’ plan
U.S. Housing and Urban Development secretary Marcia Fudge began a two-day swing through the Bay Area Thursday, stopping first at Oakland’s Fruitvale Transit Village.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development secretary Marcia Fudge began a two-day swing through the Bay Area Thursday, stopping first at Oakland’s Fruitvale Transit Village.
Democrats hit the road to promote Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan
Democrats and members of President Biden's cabinet are on the road trying to pump up support for his 'Build Back Better' plan. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge is in the Bay Area for two days, including a tour of affordable housing in Oakland.
Democrats and members of President Biden's cabinet are on the road trying to pump up support for his 'Build Back Better' plan. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge is in the Bay Area for two days, including a tour of affordable housing in Oakland.
Trump expected to give deposition in lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump is slated to return to New York City to provide a videotaped deposition in a case about his security team’s crackdown on a protest during the early days of his presidential campaign in 2015.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to return to New York City to provide a videotaped deposition in a case about his security team’s crackdown on a protest during the early days of his presidential campaign in 2015.
Judge blocks vaccination mandate for California prisons
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
California AG, San Francisco DA team up against 'ghost gun' sellers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining a lawsuit targeting three online sellers of "ghost guns," the untraceable firearms made from build-it-yourself kits that can be assembled in minutes and are increasingly being used in violent crimes.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining a lawsuit targeting three online sellers of "ghost guns," the untraceable firearms made from build-it-yourself kits that can be assembled in minutes and are increasingly being used in violent crimes.
California bullet train: Democrats debate if train will be high speed as costs continue to soar
A new and fundamental debate has emerged in the battle over California’s high-speed rail project that could again significantly downgrade the troubled effort: Should the trains even be high speed when the system launches? If so, the state will need another $4 billion.
A new and fundamental debate has emerged in the battle over California’s high-speed rail project that could again significantly downgrade the troubled effort: Should the trains even be high speed when the system launches? If so, the state will need another $4 billion.
House sends debt limit hike to Biden, staving off default
Members of the House have approved a short-term hike to the nation's debt limit.
Members of the House have approved a short-term hike to the nation's debt limit.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas faces trial for campaign finance charges
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Guiliani, is facing trial with co-defendant Andrey Kukushkinand related to alleged campaign finance schemes.
Clooney nixes political future: 'I would actually like to have a nice life'
George Clooney shot down a second career in politics on Sunday, claiming he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to lighten his workload.
George Clooney shot down a second career in politics on Sunday, claiming he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to lighten his workload.