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- 1California closes chemical-safety loophole exposed by journalists●California just closed a chemical-safety loophole CalMatters found
California has moved to close a chemical-safety loophole after CalMatters' reporting drew attention to the regulatory gap. The state's action follows the nonprofit newsroom's investigation into how hazardous chemicals avoided oversight under existing rules. Officials are presenting the fix as a step toward stronger consumer and environmental protections, and the story has put renewed focus on the role of accountability journalism in prompting policy change.
- 2California grapples with the high cost of childcare●Childcare in California is expensive. What’s the state doing about it?
Childcare costs in California remain among the highest in the United States, placing a heavy burden on working families. CalMatters reports on what state lawmakers and officials are doing in response, examining current programs, funding efforts and policy proposals aimed at making care more affordable and expanding access for parents across the state.