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Dave Lesher
Verified
Senior Editor, CalMatters
Sacramento
Beats
Canadian and Global Politics
Day-to-day politics
Content
By Lynn La Verified, Wendy Fry Verified, Dave Lesher Verified, Ben Christopher Verified| CalMatters Verified After 15 public hearings and testimony from more than 100 expert witnesses and the public, the California Reparations Task Force approved calculations on Saturday that estimate as much as hundreds of millions of dollars owed to eligible Black residents. Describing the emotional meeting as “one of the more rowdy hearings by the task force,” Wendy Fry from CalMatters’ California Divide team reports that its recommendations don’t include a final price tag for reparations.
By David Lesher, Dave Lesher Verified| CalMatters Verified California's state government in 2021 faced a windfall of dollars to address persistent inequality, a recall seeking to oust its government, and the challenges of learning to live with a pandemic. This CalMatters primer explains it all.
By Lynn La Verified, Wendy Fry Verified, Dave Lesher Verified, Ben Christopher Verified| CalMatters Verified After 15 public hearings and testimony from more than 100 expert witnesses and the public, the California Reparations Task Force approved calculations on Saturday that estimate as much as hundreds of millions of dollars owed to eligible Black residents. Describing the emotional meeting as “one of the more rowdy hearings by the task force,” Wendy Fry from CalMatters’ California Divide team reports that its recommendations don’t include a final price tag for reparations.
Company Info
CalMatters
CalMatters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization established in 2015, dedicated to in-depth coverage of California politics and policy. Its mission is to enhance California's democracy by making government more transparent and accountable, empowering residents with the information they need to engage in the democratic process. The organization offers award-winning journalism that includes detailed news coverage, investigative reporting, and educational content on complex issues affecting California. CalMatters serves the general population of California, focusing on regions such as Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, and Yuba counties. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, relying on donations and grants to support its work while maintaining transparency in its funding and operations.
Sacramento, California, United States
+1 916-502-9986
Founded: 2015