Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Housing remains the hottest topic in California policy, and our guest today is Sanjay Wagle, who heads up the Governmental Affairs team for the California Association of Realtors. The Realtors’ Gubernatorial Forum was a hot ticket in Sacramento last week, and we discuss the topics raised there, and many others.
Capitol Briefs
It’s been another busy week around the California Capitol. Let’s take a brief look at some of the highlights.
Micheli Minute
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
News
In our ongoing Q&A series with California Insurance Commissioner candidates, this week we bring you answers provided to us by teacher Lalo Vargas.
Opinion
OPINION – Healthcare costs are straining families across California. The cause of this affordability crisis isn’t a mystery – it’s a problem hiding in plain sight, rooted in unchecked corporate hospital systems that put profits over patients.
Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at A Conference on Housing, which was held in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
This is Panel 3: Innovations and New Ideas. Panelists: Asm. Jeff Gonzalez; Ben Metcalf, Terner Center for Housing Innovation; Jim Wunderman, California Forever; Roger Krulak, Fullstack Modular. Moderated by Jenny Huh, ABC10
Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at A Conference on Housing, which was held in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
This is Panel 2: Intersection of Climate and Housing Policies. Panelists: Zak Accuardi, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jordan Grimes, Greenbelt Alliance; Brian Hanlon, CAYIMBY; Moira O’Neill, UC College of Law, San Francisco. Moderated by Camille von Kaenel, POLITICO
Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at A Conference on Housing, which was held in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This is Panel 1: Reforms: Permits, Building Code, CEQA.
Panelists: Sen. Jesse Arreguín; Asm. Alex Lee; Jennifer Barrera, California Chamber of Commerce; Dan Dunmoyer, California Building Industry Association; Chris Elmendorf, UC Davis School of Law. Moderated by Liam Dillon, POLITICO