Anika Bjork. Photo by Sydney Laird, Capitol WeeklyAlthough Annika Bjork’s professional entry into the California Capitol community began just last year, it is a role our newest Rising Star has been preparing for their entire life.
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Image by Sundry PhotographyIn my continuing review of pending legislation in the 2026 California Legislative Session, I offer the following observations on a number of bills working their way through the second house policy committees.
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Photo by Associated PressWhat one thing should Gavin Newsom focus on the most to solidify his legacy as governor? Our experts weigh in.
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Today we welcome author, environmental attorney and pro-democracy activist, Gary Lucks, whose new book “We Are the Power,” is a how-to guide for community activists. As the founder of two East Bay progressive groups he has built one of California’ most active grassroots networks, and helped raise millions of dollars, delivering critical support to Democrats in swing districts across the country. Lucks spoke with us about why he wrote the book, what the Democrats need to do to find their way out of the wilderness, and what to make of the Left-Moderate split that threatens to tear the party apart.
Image by Natalia ShabashevaVoters will decide in November whether or not to support Proposition 40, which would levy a one-time 5% tax on residents with net worths starting at $1 billion as a way to offset massive federal spending cuts expected to hit California’s poorest residents the hardest. But exactly what would be considered a covered asset in determining a person’s net worth under Prop. 40?
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 Juliana Sahran. We’ve always strived to be a solid landing spot for opinion pieces, but the massive influx of submissions has prompted us to update our policies in this areas.
Image by Anton Vierietin. We are in a short lull in the legislative battle between Big Tech and Big Labor over the impact of AI on jobs in California. But when lawmakers return in a few weeks, they will deal with a plethora of measures aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized the workplace.
Image by Gwengoat. California has over 200 State agencies, departments, boards, and commissions (referred to as rulemaking bodies) that make public policy through their authority to adopt regulations.