Micheli Files
The enrolled bill rule in California
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.
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California’s water future: Chelsea Haines
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.
Micheli Minute
The Micheli Minute for June 29, 2026
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
News
Will California expand its century-old antitrust law?
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.
Capitol Briefs
Capitol Briefs: The legislative thrill ride
The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento. Image by t:Marcopolo9442This week was the deadline to place or remove ballot measures from the November ballot. Almost a half dozen ended up being pulled, but the biggest one – the billionaire tax – is heading to voters.
Micheli Files
Phrases often heard on the floors of the California Legislature
Image by Capitol Weekly. A lot of terms and phrases get used in the Capitol. In determining what these phrases actually mean, we can consult the Legislative Counsel’s Glossary of Terms.
Podcast
Come Together: Asm. Heather Hadwick and Asm. Patrick Ahrens
Asm. Patrick Ahrens and Asm. Heather Hadwick in Hadwick's office. Photo by Tim Foster, Capitol WeeklyCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Sometimes it seems like bipartisanship has gone the way of the dinosaur, the Dodo Bird and $3 gasoline, but Assemblymembers Heather Hadwick (R) and Patrick Ahrens (D) are doing their best to keep the dream alive. While the two come from dramatically different districts with distinct priorities (AD01 and AD26) the two bonded over their shared childhood experiences with the Head Start program, and have teamed on legislation to support California children. They sat down with us to talk about their shared priorities, and where they have to differ.
Capitol Briefs
Capitol Briefs: A new caucus, ballot measure deals, pitching Newsom
Capitol Briefs logoThe number of women serving in the California Legislature has grown steadily in recent years, due in great part to the efforts of Close the Gap California’s recruiting efforts. Now the group has its own caucus.
Micheli Minute
The Micheli Minute for June 22, 2026
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Podcast
The Primary is over – What now?
Image by Viktor Hanacek. CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: The Capitol Weekly crew look at the California Primary. How did Proposition 50 impact the races, what did billionaires get for their money, and will the generation gap be a defining factor in November? Plus, Who had the Worst Week in California Politics?