Carolyn Jones, CalMatters, Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters, Author at Long Beach Post

California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at U.S. Department of Education

by Carolyn Jones, CalMatters and Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s cuts to key federal research funds

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Cal State campuses brace for ‘severe consequences’ as budget gap looms

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

UC student workers expand strike to two more campuses as they demand amnesty for protestors

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

‘We have to do less with less’: Cal State faces extra $500 million budget gap

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal ditches promise to fund 5 years of growth for UC and Cal State

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

California extends student financial aid deadline

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters March 26, 2024

California may extend financial aid deadline for students impacted by federal delays

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters March 16, 2024March 16, 2024

Legislature’s analyst gives mixed review of Newsom budget

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters January 15, 2024

Digging out: Newsom outlines plan to cover state budget deficit

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters and Sameea Kamal, CalMatters January 10, 2024