7/30 Empire KVCR Midday News: Lawmakers Advance Bills Spurred By Virus, Tax Increase, and More

1. Some state lawmakers want to raise taxes on the wealthiest Californians to boost funding for schools and unemployment benefits.
2. Governor Newsom announced a broad plan to help prevent future water challenges.
3. California lawmakers advance three bills spurred by the coronavirus.
4. Some California schools want waivers to allow classroom instruction despite the coronavirus.

KVCR's Shareen Awad reports.