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Newsom calls for big boost in funding for California’s film and TV tax credit, throwing Hollywood a lifeline

Newsom calls for big boost in funding for California’s film and TV tax credit, throwing Hollywood a lifeline

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 27, 2024California, economics, public finance, media, art, culture, policy, government

Los Angeles’ $22-billion homelessness problem gives leaders a choice: Double down or change strategies

Los Angeles’ $22-billion homelessness problem gives leaders a choice: Double down or change strategies

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 16, 2024los angeles, housing, policy, economics, public finance, government

Column: A new era at California Endowment as longtime leader Robert K. Ross retires

Column: A new era at California Endowment as longtime leader Robert K. Ross retires

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 29, 2024california, finance, public finance, policy, infrastructure, leadership

Here’s the Net Worth Americans Think It Takes to Be Rich

Here’s the Net Worth Americans Think It Takes to Be Rich

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 23, 2024finance, public finance, economics, data

Can Free Rent Revive Downtown San Francisco?

Can Free Rent Revive Downtown San Francisco?

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 11, 2024cities, economics, finance, public finance, public space, civic space, housing

California’s billion-dollar hydrogen hub project is approved — but not without controversy

California’s billion-dollar hydrogen hub project is approved — but not without controversy

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 17, 2024California, environment, sustainability, policy, finance, public finance

The L.A. County supervisors: The Five Little Queens

The L.A. County supervisors: The Five Little Queens

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 7, 2024los angeles, women, finance, public finance, policy, leadership

Supreme Court wipes out anti-corruption law that bars officials from taking gifts for past favors

Supreme Court wipes out anti-corruption law that bars officials from taking gifts for past favors

Cynthia HirschhornJune 26, 2024courts, policy, government, public finance

Monthly payments of $1,000 could get thousands of homeless people off the streets, researchers say

Monthly payments of $1,000 could get thousands of homeless people off the streets, researchers say

Cynthia HirschhornApril 30, 2024economics, housing, los angeles, public space, civic space, public finance, policy

Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program calls on L.A.’s wealthy. Can she pull it off?

Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program calls on L.A.’s wealthy. Can she pull it off?

Cynthia HirschhornApril 21, 2024los angeles, government, politics, finance, policy, housing, economics, public finance, civic space

In scramble to protect workers against heat, California officials exclude prisons from new rules

In scramble to protect workers against heat, California officials exclude prisons from new rules

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024California, workforce, policy, infrastructure, public finance, public safety

Upscale Westside L.A. neighborhoods hit very hard by State Farm home insurance cancellations

Upscale Westside L.A. neighborhoods hit very hard by State Farm home insurance cancellations

Cynthia HirschhornApril 10, 2024los angeles, housing, public finance, economics, finance

$1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School

$1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 26, 2024education, science, finance, women, health, public finance

Biden, at Culver City stop, announces $1.2 billion in student debt forgiveness

Biden, at Culver City stop, announces $1.2 billion in student debt forgiveness

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 21, 2024economics, education, finance, public finance, policy, government, politics, courts

To Save Museums, Treat Them Like Highways

To Save Museums, Treat Them Like Highways

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 10, 2024museum, art, design, urban design, nonprofits, public finance

Inflation has fallen. Why are groceries still so expensive?

Inflation has fallen. Why are groceries still so expensive?

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 2, 2024economics, finance, public finance

California Aims $2 Billion to Help Students Catch Up From the Pandemic

California Aims $2 Billion to Help Students Catch Up From the Pandemic

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 1, 2024california, youth, education, finance, public finance, economics, policy, equity, government, courts

15 G.O.P. Governors Shut Out Food Aid for 8 Million Children

15 G.O.P. Governors Shut Out Food Aid for 8 Million Children

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 12, 2024government, politics, policy, youth, equity, public finance, public health

Salary deal struck by Bass would give L.A. city workers seven raises by July 2028

Salary deal struck by Bass would give L.A. city workers seven raises by July 2028

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 12, 2024los angeles, government, finance, public finance, economics, workforce, policy

These L.A. residents got $1,000 a month. What happened after the cash stopped?

These L.A. residents got $1,000 a month. What happened after the cash stopped?

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 12, 2024los angeles, finance, public finance, economics, policy