California's Crossroads: Voter ID and Disaster Aid

This chapter explores two critical issues in California: the need for voter ID laws to boost voter participation and the management of water resources during droughts. It delves into the implications of restructuring disaster aid, specifically the proposal to replace FEMA with state-level support, while discussing the effects of political conditions on federal assistance. The chapter also highlights the challenges faced by cities in balancing essential services, housing crises, and the impacts of private equity on local industries.