Image by Sundry PhotographyThings are heating up around the Capitol, with bills making their way through policy committees and the race to replace Gavin Newsom taking more twists and turns.
Fiona Hutton, of Fiona Hutton and AssociatesCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: There was an old ad slogan for a well-known brokerage firm: When EF Hutton talks, people listen. The sentiment survives today, with a slight modification: When Fiona Hutton talks, people listen. Hutton runs one of the state’s premiere public affairs firms, with a score of employees handling strategic planning, research & insights, media relations and more for a host of high-powered clients. Fiona Hutton and Associates celebrates their 25th anniversary this year, and Hutton joined us to talk about her early years as a one-woman (and a baby) shop, what it’s like to do this work in LA, and the challenges of being a woman in this business.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
A photo illustration of California's tax code. (Image: Vitalii Vodolazskyi, via Shutterstock)The word “tax” sparks a wide array of reactions in most people. But what exactly is a “tax levy?” Intrepid Capito lobbyist and law professor Chris Micheli explains it all for you.
Congressman Eric Swalwell. Photo by Tim Foster, Capitol WeeklyFollowing days of fervent online speculation, the San Francisco Chronicle today published allegations of sexual misconduct against Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for Governor. The accusations come from a former member of Swalwell’s staff, who described predatory behavior, ranging from sexting to sexual assault, that began shortly after she started working for him. The Chronicle has not revealed the identity of the staffer.
Steve Hilton. Photo by AP. Does Donald Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton ensure there won’t be an all-Republican gubernatorial runoff in November? Our panel of experts expound.
California State Assembly . Photo by Capitol Weekly. In this week’s Capitol Briefs we look at a handful of bills lawmakers have under consideration as we head toward the April 24th deadline for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their chamber.
Image by george tsartsianidis. We sometimes hear statements around the California State Capitol about codified versus uncodified laws. What’s the difference? In today’s Micheli Files Capitol lobbyist and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli explains it all for you.
Congressman Eric Swalwell outside of the Capitol Weekly office. Photo by Tim Foster, Capitol WeeklyTwo Republicans lead polling in the California gubernatorial race, but major prediction markets like Kalshi, Polymarket, PredictIt and ForecastEx all say it’s Congressman Eric Swalwell’s race to lose. Why are their predictions so different? Which is more likely to be correct? Might prediction markets and the wisdom of the crowds threaten pollsters who have taken a beating in recent elections?
Rich Ehisen (L) and Lia Russell (R) in the Capitol Weekly office. Photo by Tim FosterCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Today’s guest is Sacramento Bee reporter Lia Russell. Russell covers the governor for The Bee’s Capitol Bureau, and was part of the team that broke the story of Dana Williamson’s arrest last year. We asked about that story, covering the capitol, and what it was like to cover politics in their earlier gigs in Bangor, Maine and Baltimore, Maryland.