Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Political data expert and regular Capitol Weekly contributor Paul Mitchell joins us for a look at the most competitive congressional districts in California. The race for control of Congress is tight, and these districts could decide which party holds the House in 2025. And he tells us which polls to watch (and which to ignore) and makes his prediction in the Kamala Harris- Donald Trump race.
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According to recent USC polling, and the election buzz among national prognosticators, voters could be on the verge of electing the first Latino in the House of Representatives from the state’s Central Valley. Yes, you read that right.
Micheli Minute
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up under the capitol dome this week.
News
A new California law allows cities and counties across California to create local ordinances creating “entertainment zones” where local bars and restaurants can sell alcohol to-go in designated areas.
Micheli Files
In looking over the 1,200 bills that reached Governor Newsom’s Desk during the 2024 Session, I found several with interesting provisions. They are in random order as I came across them in my review of the bill language.
Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Capitol Weekly hosted the California Ballot Forum: 2024 Election Preview. Through spirited discussion and reasoned debate, proponents for each side explored the strengths and weaknesses of the proposals in a conversation moderated by a journalist. Today’s episode presents: Proposition 36.
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One significant House race has been ignored for much of this cycle by national media and donors: Congressional District 3, currently represented by Republican Kevin Kiley and his challenger, Democrat Jessica Morse.
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In a sign of the times, Capitol Weekly’s annual health care conference on Thursday focused broadly on expenses and efficiency, befitting for an American health care system that has become one of the most expensive in the world.
Micheli Minute
Lobbyist and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
News
With the legislature on the verge of gender parity and the Capitol’s own #MeToo reckoning just a few years ago, Sacramento is rapidly becoming less of an old boys’ club. Another area where women are making gains: among the ranks of the lobbying corps, where they’re largely driving the rise in the number of lobbyists working the Capitol.
Illustration of Paul Mitchell by Chris Shary. Graphic, Capitol Weekly
