Micheli Minute
The Micheli Minute, September 28, 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
Panelists describe grim scenario at CW’s annual health conference
California Health Care, Panel 2: Aging and Elder Care. L-R: Robin Epley, Sacramento Bee; Dr. Lindsey Yourman, UC San Diego Health; Dr. Sarita Mohanty, SCAN Foundation; Hagar Dickman, Justice in Aging; Susan DeMarois, Leading Age. Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol Weekly.Panelists explored the state of healthcare in California today at Capitol Weekly’s annual conference on the topic Wednesday, describing a challenging time for providers and patients alike with little optimism for the near future. “People will fall through the cracks.”
News
Autonomous tractors stay stalled in CA agriculture
Photo by Leah O'Tarrow. While most states do not require drivers at the helm of tractors, California adheres to a decades-old California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) provision, Title 8, §3441(b), that requires moving, self-powered agricultural equipment to have a person at the controls.
Capitol Spotlight
Capitol Spotlight: Megan Yee, Perry Communications Group
Megan Yee. Photo by Ellie Appleby, Capitol WeeklyHaving worked her way up to Vice President after starting at the company in 2019, Megan Yee is one of the invaluable team members that keeps Perry Communications Group thriving.
Micheli Files
Can legislative findings and declarations be helpful to courts?
Image by Gwengoat via iStock.An example of how helpful well-drafted legislative findings and declarations can be in California legislation comes from a United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision in Welch v. Brown (834 F.3d 1041 (9th Cir. 2016)).
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Podcast
Larry Lee and The Sacramento Observer
Sacramento Observer publisher Larry LeeCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: We’re joined today by Larry Lee, Publisher of The Sacramento Observer, and head of the rapidly expanding OBSERVER Media Group, which now includes the Sacramento News and Review, the Chico News and Review, and the Stockton Observer. The Observer has a well-deserved reputation for excellence, and has been named the “Best Black Newspaper in America” eight times. And, speaking of excellence, The Observer is hosting the 2026 ONYX Awards, honoring Sacramento’s most influential and respected Black leaders. Lee Gives us the history of the paper, shares his vision for OBSERVER Media, and talks about the honorees of this year’s ONYX Awards, including Hall of Famer Willie Brown.
News
Do California cardrooms have a money-laundering problem?
Image by SewcreamStudio via iStock.California cardrooms historically have been among the worst violators of AML law, according to enforcement actions by FinCEN, the nation’s primary regulator of AML mandates.
Micheli Minute
The Micheli Minute, September 21, 2026
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Micheli Files
Commentary on constitutional state of California provisions
Image by Sundry Photography. Today’s edition of the Micheli Files provides commentary regarding the specific provisions of Article III of the California Constitution, which deal with the State of California.
Reporter's Notebook
Ancient redwoods, junk bonds and why salmon need a shady place
Sen. Byron Sher. Screencapture from video posted by the Loma Prieta Sierra Club: 2020 Guardians of Nature Benefit honoring Byron SherByron Sher played a leading role in saving Headwaters Forest. Let’s honor that.