Kqeds The California Report

New Stimulus Deal Would Include Checks for Low-Income Workers

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The $9.6 billion relief package includes nearly $3.7 billion for the state's lowest earners and another $2 billion for small business grants. Lawmakers are expected to vote on it next week. Reporter: Katie Orrr, KQED The Sacramento City Unified School District said almost a thousand of its students are connecting with school just two days a week or less. There's growing concern it will affect their ability to graduate. Reporter: Pauline Bartolone, CapRadio  Earlier this month, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and his counterparts in dozens of other states announced a major opioid settlement against the influential consulting firm McKinsey. But lawyers for Native American tribes say they're not part of the agreement, even though the community has been among the hardest hit by opioids.  Guest: Lloyd Miller, Attorney representing tribes in the litigation A new bill in the California legislature would give victims of online sex trafficking a new tool to fight back against their exploitation. They would be given