March 27, 2017 | Ben Bradford
The bill would increase welfare payments for Californians when they complete educational degrees. In an unusual twist, it’s Democrats who blocked the bill and a Republican who authored it.
January 2, 2017 | Ben Bradford
As of Jan. 1, California no longer prevents additional welfare payments for families who have more children while receiving state aid. Opponents of the maximum family grant called it discriminatory and invasive.
June 15, 2016
California lawmakers will vote on a state budget Wednesday that includes social policy wins for Democrats.
June 23, 2015 | Katie Orr
A report by the California State Auditor finds the Department of Social Services failed to take recommended steps to improve anti-fraud efforts.
August 11, 2014 | Katie Orr
A California lawmaker is dealing with some major backlash after proposing a bill to subsidize diapers for poor families.
