California's historic Capitol dome. Image by :WallentineA trio of proposed ballot measures are cleared to begin signature gathering, more AI battles and a few coming and goings around the Capitol community.
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CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster are joined by Politico’s Chris Cadelago for a look back at the Top 10 California political stories of 2025 – and a look at what’s coming next year.
I’ve been writing words for a living for many decades now, and I can’t think of any I have hated to write more than those in this next sentence. Longtime journalist and noted Ronald Reagan biographer Lou Cannon died last Friday evening from complications of a stroke he suffered a few weeks prior.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Image by cmannphotoLet’s say you are Santa Claus: who from California politics is getting the biggest box under the tree this year? Conversely, who is getting a fat lump of coal in their stocking?
Image by Natee127, iStock. OPINION: With the holiday season upon us, we have a lot to be thankful for. Among those things is a renewed sense of commitment to our children with the passage of AB749, the Youth Sports for All Act, legislation that prioritizes how California can develop a coordinated statewide approach and identify the resources needed to make quality youth sports more accessible, affordable, and safe for every child, in every community.
Legislation. Image by tumsasedgarsArticle IV, Section 9 of the California Constitution requires each bill to have a title. The constitutional provision states: “A statute shall embrace but one subject, which shall be expressed in its title. If a statute embraces a subject not expressed in its title, only the part not expressed is void.
Image by Change Consulting.OPINION – In 2023, we successfully advocated for California’s Flexible Assistance for Survivors, which provides immediate cash aid to victims of violent crime, ensuring survivors have money for emerging expenses and do not go into debt. Unfortunately, funding for this program was not included in this year’s state budget.
Image by Natalya Kosarevich. Lawmaking does not just mean passing bills and creating new laws. It also means oversight and accountability, as well as constituent services.