Mike Gipson
Coverage of Mike Gipson in the Nexus archive.
- California prisons clamp down on overtime, limit access to classes for incarcerated people
California prisons are limiting access to rehabilitative programs for incarcerated people as the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation restricts overtime spending. Programs like college classes and civic education have been disrupted, with the rollback set to end on June 30. The state’s $18 billion annual corrections budget remains flat despite recent prison closures.
- The Board of Equalization has little power. Campaign donors still spent millions on it
The Board of Equalization, a California tax commission with minimal responsibilities, received over $3.3 million in campaign donations from lobbying groups and individuals, despite its reduced role. Donors supported lawmakers running for the board to maintain legislative influence and reward past support, with major contributions coming from labor unions and professional groups.
- California bill would let illegal immigrant professors keep teaching US students remotely
A California bill introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson would allow deported professors to continue teaching remotely. The bill aims to ensure instructional continuity and protect student learning. It applies to faculty members who departed the US due to immigration enforcement actions.