Matt Haney
Coverage of Matt Haney in the Nexus archive.
- San Francisco board advances measure to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors advanced a measure to allow cannabis dispensaries to serve food, nonalcoholic drinks, and host entertainment, aligning with a state law by Assemblymember Matt Haney. Supporters argue it supports the legal cannabis industry and tourism, while opponents raise health concerns over indoor smoking.
- Altadena Fire Survivors Head to Sacramento for SB 1090 Hearings Wednesday
Fire survivors and community representatives from Altadena are traveling to Sacramento to testify at hearings for Senate Bill 1090, which aims to pause fast-track housing development on lots burned in the Eaton Fire. The bill, known as the Keep Altadena Land in Altadena Hands Act, is scheduled before two Assembly committees chaired by Assemblymember Matt Haney.
- What is the California Legislature doing about homelessness this year? These are the bills to watch
The California Legislature is considering bills to address homelessness, including state-funded sober housing, managing RVs on city streets, and homelessness prevention. Assembly Bill 1556 aims to allow state funds for sober housing without the 10% cap from a previous vetoed bill, but critics warn it could risk displacing people.
- Teens are sleeping less than ever. Experts say schools can help by pushing back start times.
Teens are sleeping less than ever, with studies showing 37% of 12-13-year-olds and 22% of 18-19-year-olds getting seven or more hours of sleep nightly—the lowest rates in 30 years. Experts suggest pushing back school start times, like at Mount Desert Island High School in Maine, could improve teen sleep, health, and academic performance. Research links insufficient sleep to chronic disease risks and negative outcomes, while smartphone use at night exacerbates the issue.