CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster are joined by Politico’s Chris Cadelago for a deep dive (our longest-ever episode?) into California politics in 2024 – and a look into the Horseshoe next year as Nathan Barankin takes over for departing chief of staff Dana Williamson. Plus: Who Had the Worst YEAR in California Politics?
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up under the capitol dome this week.
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: It’s a short week, so we’ve got a short episode for you. Rich and Tim look south for Who Had the Worst Week in CA Politics.
Image by Simone HoganWhile in other states, they’re packing up the campaign office in mid-November, in California races are still being won and lost through organized field programs doing ballot signature “curing” that was unheard of just a few election cycles ago.
Image by NeydtstockIn talking with legislative staff, there are some practical tips that were shared with me for those working with staff of legislators in the California State Capitol. While some of these recommendations may seem obvious, many of them bear repeating.
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.
California law, image by designer491.There are a number of publications that are regularly used by the California Legislature. Of note is that several of these publications are specified in the California Government Code.
Josh RosaCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Ranked Choice Voting had a bit of a “moment” in 2022, helping send Democrat Mary Peltola to congress in Alaska, and clearing a first-ballot hurdle for statewide acceptance in Nevada. This year, proponents of the RCV process got proposals on the ballot in four states (Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and the confirmation vote in NV), but ultimately found themselves on defense, losing all four, and also losing a Missouri ballot measure to ban the method from use in the state. Our guest today, Josh Rosa, is with Better Ballot Sacramento, an organization promoting adoption of Ranked Choice Voting in Sacramento.
Image by Serhej Calka, istockBoth legislative leaders have said their primary goal this year is to advance legislation to make California more affordable. With that in mind, we asked our expert panel this question: What one suggestion would you make to help them achieve that goal?
The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, CA. Image by jsolieIn a long-expected move, Dana Williamson stepped down on Monday as Gov. Gavin Newson’s chief of staff. Newsom named longtime political strategist and advisor Nathan Barankin to replace Williamson.