Mackenzie Mays covers state government and politics in the Los Angeles Times’ Sacramento bureau. Previously, she worked as an investigative reporter for Politico, the Fresno Bee and the Charleston Gazette-Mail. In 2019, she received the National Press Club Press Freedom Award for her political watchdog reporting. She is a graduate of West Virginia University and proud Appalachian.
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California workers will be entitled to five paid sick days, up from the current three, under a new law signed by Gov.
Oct. 4, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have given housekeepers, nannies and other domestic workers OSHA rights
Sept. 30, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed another round of reproductive health bills into law on Wednesday, including legislation that allows doctors living under “hostile” laws in states where abortion is banned to receive training in California.
Sept. 27, 2023
The superintendent of public instruction becomes the second Democrat to launch a campaign for California governor in a race that is still three years away.
Sept. 26, 2023
A new law signed by the governor will bring more scrutiny to school district curriculum decisions. Materials must feature ‘inclusive and diverse perspectives.’
Sept. 25, 2023
The new legislation expands a decade-old law that requires K-12 schools to allow students to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.
Sept. 24, 2023
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the lawsuit alleging false advertisement seeks to end misinformation touted by crisis pregnancy centers.
Sept. 21, 2023
Arthritis from scrubbing, asthma from chemicals. California housekeepers want in on OSHA protections
Housekeepers, cleaners and nannies demand OSHA workplace protections in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed similar legislation before.
Sept. 14, 2023
The California Legislature has voted to expand the salary mandate for healthcare workers statewide, after a hard-fought campaign by labor unions.
Sept. 14, 2023
A bill passed by the California Legislature would require employers to provide five days of paid sick leave, up from three. It still requires Gov. Newsom’s signature.
Sept. 13, 2023