California's State Capitol, Sacramento CA. Image by MattGushNew Year’s resolutions are a staple for many folks, a way to establish goals for themselves they believe will make their lives better. With that in mind, we posed this question to our panel of Capitol observers: What one resolution would you suggest to lawmakers for 2025?
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.
Image by WD StuartOn the first day they were permitted to do so, several of California’s largest gaming tribes filed a suit on Thursday alleging that the arcane system cardrooms and related businesses employ to offer “California Blackjack” and other Las Vegas-style games is in violation of state law.
California Governor's sealFirst, have you heard of the Commission on the Governorship? In the California Constitution, Section 10, there are provisions related to what happens when a vacancy occurs in the office of the Governor.
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster are joined by Politico’s Chris Cadelago for a deep dive (our longest-ever episode?) into California politics in 2024 – and a look into the Horseshoe next year as Nathan Barankin takes over for departing chief of staff Dana Williamson. Plus: Who Had the Worst YEAR in California Politics?
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up under the capitol dome this week.
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: It’s a short week, so we’ve got a short episode for you. Rich and Tim look south for Who Had the Worst Week in CA Politics.
Image by Simone HoganWhile in other states, they’re packing up the campaign office in mid-November, in California races are still being won and lost through organized field programs doing ballot signature “curing” that was unheard of just a few election cycles ago.
Image by NeydtstockIn talking with legislative staff, there are some practical tips that were shared with me for those working with staff of legislators in the California State Capitol. While some of these recommendations may seem obvious, many of them bear repeating.
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.