Romy Varghese

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Tax-The-Rich Measures Pass In Massachusetts, Fail In California

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Massachusetts voted to raise millionaires' taxes. Californians dumped a climate-linked tax.

Fed's Inflation Fight Made Tougher By State Relief Efforts

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State inflation relief efforts like the kind found in California may add fuel to the inflation fire.

California Expects Record $68 Billion Surplus After Tax Surge

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The most-populous state is benefiting from soaring tax collections from its highest earners.

Flush With Cash, California Has Problems That Are No Quick Fix

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Some of the state's most pressing problems can't be solved by the budget alone.

California Governor Proposes $100 Billion Recovery Package

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The plan would expand on a previous program by extending eligibility to the middle class.

Rich States Uncover Tax Windfall, Undercutting Push For Aid

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The pandemic hit states and cities, but not as much as feared.

California Sees $26 Billion Windfall Defying Dire Forecast

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The state will have an unexpected cushion against the pandemic-led recession.

California's Boom Collapses With Fires Adding $1.1 Billion Toll

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The “one-two punch” of wildfires and the pandemic will push the state’s unemployment rate to 10.4% this year, one economist says.

American Cities See Economic And Job Hit In Grim Mayors’ Report

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A U.S. Conference of Mayors analysis calls for an 8.1% drop in U.S. GDP and persistently high unemployment in cities.

California Workers Hit By Pandemic Will Pay More For Health Care

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Depending on the plan, premiums could jump as high as 12%.

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