Micheli Minute
The Micheli Minute for October 21, 2024
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol dome in Sacramento.
Micheli Files
Negotiating measures to be withdrawn from the ballot
Image by Wasan TitaSome of the most challenging negotiations lawmakers face come when trying to remove an initiative from the upcoming ballot. There’s a reason for that. Actually, a lot of reasons.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars: Hannah-Orbach Mandel, California Budget and Policy Center
Hannah Orbach-Mandel, photo by Joah Harrison, Capitol Weekly. Not every policy expert successfully identifies a gap within legislation and pioneers their way through our bureaucracy to solve it. 27-year-old Hannah-Orbach Mandel, policy analyst at the California Budget and Policy Center, has done just that.
Podcast
A Look at California’s Competitive Congressional Districts, with Paul Mitchell
Illustration of Paul Mitchell by Chris Shary. Graphic, Capitol WeeklyCAPITOL 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.
CA120
CA 120: Salas would be the first Latino Congressman from the Central Valley
Rudy Salas, photo by APAccording 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
The Micheli Minute, October 14, 2024
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up under the capitol dome this week.
News
California continues revitalization efforts after pandemic
Schroeders Oktoberfest, photo by DowntownSF.orgA 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
Some drafting observations on 2024 California bills
Image by hapabapaIn 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
Special Episode: Proposition 36 – Increased Penalties For Theft and Drug Crime
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.
CA120
CA 120: Are Democrats sleeping on CA Congressional District 3?
Rep. Kevin Kiley and Democratic challenger Jessica Morse. Photo credits: U.S. Congress, California Natural Resources AgencyOne 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.