UC president warns of ‘catastrophic’ funding cuts from Trump administration plan
The Trump administration’s guidance calls for capping “indirect costs” for NIH-funded grants to 15%. This type of funding covers infrastructure costs like facilities, maintenance and security.
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions
As part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced filing a lawsuit ...
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Attorney General Bonta: Court Orders Trump Administration to Immediately Restore All Frozen Federal Funding
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to a decision by the U.S. District ...
California, 21 other states, sue Trump administration over cuts to medical research funding
The funding cuts would affect medical and scientific research at institutions including the UC and CSU systems, according to the AG's office.
AI is impersonating human therapists. Can it be stopped?
AI systems have been misrepresenting themselves as human therapists, nurses, and more — and so far, the companies behind these systems haven’t faced any serious consequences. A bill being introduced ...
CA regulators allege ex-lawmaker violated campaign finance law dozens of times
Then-Assemblymember Evan Low during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 29, 2024. Photo by Florence Middleton, CalMatters For years, former Democratic Assemblymember Evan Low of ...