Image by GummyBone. A union for special public safety professionals says current vacancies up and down the state show their jobs are undervalued by the Legislature — and its endangering residents.
Image by Wallentine. The Legislature has adjourned for summer recess. Lawmakers will return in August to tackle hundreds of bills in their annual sprint to the finish of the session. Here are a few we find interesting.
Image by Vitalii VodolazskyiInitiative measures proposed by voters and approved at a statewide election can make changes to the state Constitution or statutes. Statutory initiatives can be amended by another statutory initiative approved by the voters at a statewide election.
The Commerce Casino, image by Steve CukrovA San Francisco Superior Court judge on Tuesday struck down Attorney General Rob Bonta’s controversial cardroom regulations, which would have limited the salons from offering their most popular games.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Assemblymember Anamarie Avila Farias. Image by Ellie Appleby, Capitol WeeklyIn our lastest Capitol Spotlight our senior correspondent Leah O’Tarrow showcases Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías.
Image ChinnapongWhat is the enrolled bill in California and why do lawmakers care about it? Lobbyist and law professor explains it all for you in today’s Micheli Files.
Chelsea HainesCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Chelsea Haines is the Director of State Regulatory Relations at the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country. ACWA’s 470 public agency members are responsible for 90% of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California. Haines joined us to talk about ACWA’s vision for California’s future as climate change pushes our water resources to the limit.
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 Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli. A bill working its way through the Legislature has the potential to significantly expand California’s landmark antitrust law, providing a major update to over 100 years of antitrust framework at the state level.