Emily Hoeven

writer for WhatMatters, CalMatters’ daily newsletter

Emily Hoeven on KCRW

The nation’s highest gas prices are in California, and a $0.03 per gallon tax increase will kick in this July. Lawmakers keep debating whether to suspend the gas tax or give rebates.

$400 debit cards, $200 checks? CA lawmakers mull gas price relief

The nation’s highest gas prices are in California, and a $0.03 per gallon tax increase will kick in this July. Lawmakers keep debating whether to suspend the gas tax or give rebates.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Shirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her.

Recall puts elections chief in political pickle

Shirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her.

from News Stories

There’s a new twist in the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. On Monday, he filed a lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who he appointed to replace Alex Padilla.

Facing recall, Gov. Newsom files lawsuit to be listed as Democrat on ballot

There’s a new twist in the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. On Monday, he filed a lawsuit against California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who he appointed to replace Alex Padilla.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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