State of California
Recent News About State of California
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EDA awards over $24 million in grants for economic development projects in California in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 22 grants totaling $24,019,508 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in California.
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California sees 6.6% increase in transfer reliance since 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 15.5% of income in California, a 6.6% rise from 8.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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161 basketball players from California to play in NCAA women’s tournament
San Diego has the most players of any city representing California in the tournament.
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March Madness: California represented by 206 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament
Los Angeles has the most players of any city representing California in the tournament.
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California ranks 20th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,927 in 2022
In 2022, residents of California received an average of $11,927 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th highest in the nation.
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California ranks 39th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 15.5% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 15.5% of income in California—ranking it the 13th least dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: California among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Golden State Today shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” California is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
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California: Residents received $124.07 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.1% of income in California, providing an average of $3,179 per capita to residents.
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California: Medicare dependency reached 3.5% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.5% of income in California, providing an average of $2,685 per capita to residents.
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California: Social Security made up 3.8% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3.8% of income in California, providing an average of $2,936 per capita to residents.
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California: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in California, providing an average of $1,741 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: California among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Golden State Today shows that California is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: California ranks 2nd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $24,019,508
In 2023, California received $24,019,508 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking second nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: California one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Golden State Today shows that California is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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In California, 941 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
California registered 941 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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California receives 6 EDA grants totaling $2,307,620 for planning in 2023
California received six grants totaling $2,307,620 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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California receives 3 EDA grants totaling $3,049,844 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
California received three grants totaling $3,049,844 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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California receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,583,887 for trade adjustment assistance in 2023
California received one grant totaling $1,583,887 for trade adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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California receives 5 EDA grants totaling $601,800 for technical assistance in 2023
California received five grants totaling $601,800 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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California receives 4 EDA grants totaling $16,097,607 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
California received four grants totaling $16,097,607 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.