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Obama pushed to recast economic message
David Gura Jun 14, 2012
Ahead of what's billed as a major speech by Barack Obama in Cleveland, democratic strategists want the president to change his message to acknowledge slow growth.
Do Americans support the Affordable Care Act?
Frank Newport Jun 14, 2012
Any day now, the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act will come down. Two years since the act was passed, what do American's think of the reforms?
FEC will allow campaign donations by text
David Gura Jun 12, 2012
The change gives federal candidates a new way to tap into small donor networks, but questions about how much money it will bring in remain.
What went wrong with California's budget
Ben Adler Jun 11, 2012
With California scheduled to vote on a budget this week, the question is: How did the state’s finances get so bad, so quickly? Do other states have to fear the same thing?
Apple rumors heat up; political donations via text
John Moe Jun 11, 2012
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off today, and rumors of a new operating system are abound. Plus, political candidates will soon want you to text them some cash.
Mayor of Stockton tries to avoid city bankruptcy
David Brancaccio Jun 5, 2012
The city of Stockton, California, population 291,000 is trying to avoid becoming the biggest U.S. city to go bankrupt during this economic downturn.
The magic small political donation number
Krissy Clark Jun 7, 2012
Why do the Obama and Romney campaigns both set $3 as the entry-level donation?
Measuring five different Californias
David Brancaccio Jun 1, 2012
A demographic survey says, California, like other states, is actually several different voting and demographic units within one. What are the public policy implications of these divisions?
Advocates fight for candidates to address foreclosures
Mary Rose Madden May 31, 2012
Today housing advocacy groups from 22 cities and 17 states are launching a campaign to force the presidential candidates to address the specific topic of foreclosures.
California Gov. Brown talks taxes, cuts and economic fairness
Kai Ryssdal May 24, 2012
Like other states across the U.S., California's grappling with a giant budget hole. Gov. Jerry Brown talks about the role of government and the tension between taxing the rich and cutting programs for the poor.
