Gov. Gavin Newsom said $600 United Way checks are on their way to flood-affected farmworkers regardless of their immigration status — but he did not commit state funds to either undocumented workers or cannabis businesses, both of which don’t qualify for federal emergency aid.

Lawmakers are asking questions about the revenue-sharing deal as workers still missing money fight to survive.

Payment contractor was pitted against state employment officials at a legislative hearing on benefit delays and rampant fraud.

The push for details about breakdowns in the job safety net follows a CalMatters probe into problems impacting 350,000 EDD debit cards.

Now, with the presidential race still undecided, the state’s war over gig work could also sway the national conversation over the future of work.

Gig companies embark on a last-minute spending blitz after labor groups question campaign tactics.