Posts Tagged: Capitol Weekly
News
On Wednesday, May 14, Capitol Weekly hosted “California’s Insurance Crisis,” its first in-person gathering of the year and second conference of 2025. Held at the University of California Student and Policy Center, the event featured three panels and a keynote address from the California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. Discussions ranged from the overall state of the insurance industry to the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires and the path forward.
Opinion
OPINION – The California Privacy Protection Agency’s proposed regulations surrounding the use of Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT) and other AI-assisted systems risk undermining the very ecosystem that has made our state a global economic leader.
Capitol Spotlight
The Capitol’s Fellows programs are considered some of the toughest to break into, and Erica Costa is no stranger to that challenge. A graduate of the Assembly Fellows Program, followed by over 15 years of public service experience, she was recently named director of the Senate Fellows Program at the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State University.
News
An intense dispute between federally- and non-federally recognized California Native American tribes over a bill intended to give tribal governments more control over development that encroaches on their sacred lands has convinced the author to pause the measure.
Experts Expound
While we all wait to see if former Vice President Kamala Harris will throw her hat into the ring to succeed soon-to-be termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, it’s a good time to pose a tangentially-related question to our esteemed panel of experts.
News
It was another busy week around the Capitol with major caucuses unveiling their legislative agendas, some big tax news and…snakes!
Opinion
OPINION – The answer to California’s much-anticipated electric vehicle (EV) transition is not in Washington. It’s not even in Sacramento–it is in the hands of local governments
News
In the clearest sign yet that tensions are thawing on sports gambling in California, leaders of DraftKings and FanDuel spoke at an Indian gaming conference Monday about their desire to partner – not compete – with tribes to bring sports betting to the state.
Capitol Briefs
Xavier Becerra joins a crowded gubernatorial field; firebrand Republican Assemblymember Bill Essayli exits.
Capitol Spotlight
Ray LeBov is well known around the Capitol—not just for his prowess as a lobbyist and former legislative counsel but also for his kindness, generosity and joy he brings everywhere he goes. Over the last 50 years, he has shaped the lobbying community, both through his work in the legislature, as a lobbyist and as a mentor to thousands of advocates.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. Photo by Ellie Appleby, Capitol Weekly. 
