Electricity from solar panels, dams, and wind turbines. Environmentally-friendly renewable energy concept.OPINION – As California looks to continue its bold leadership in climate action and clean energy development, we need new solutions that enable the state to meet its ambitious clean energy goals while keeping rates affordable for Californians.
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Photo by Associated PressCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the Legislature for Dec. 2nd to “safeguard California values” against perceived threat from another Trump administration. Today’s edition of the Micheli Files has all you need to know about how such sessions work.
I call on California lawmakers and Governor Newsom to continue prioritizing the health of patients and the affordability of much-needed prescription drugs while holding PBMs accountable for their exploitative pricing practices.
L-R: Marva Diaz, Marva Diaz Strategies; Laurel Rosenhall of the Los Angeles Times; Paul Mitchell, Political Data Intelligence; and Kristin Olsen-Cate, California Strategies; Mark Baldassare, Public Policy Institute of California; Thad Kousser, UC San Diego; Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol WeeklyOn Nov. 7th Capitol Weekly and the UC Student and Policy Center hosted a post-mortem of the 2024 election that featured three issue-specific panels conducted over Zoom and a live keynote panel. All featured some of the brightest and most experienced political minds in California. The story below features a very brief overlook of each
Image by monkeybusinessimagesOPINION – It’s no secret that the economy was a top concern for voters this election season. As the nation, and California in particular, continues to bolster our position in the global marketplace, we must recognize a vital population that will help get us there: people with disabilities. Their contributions to California’s economy alone have
Katie Talbot, photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol WeeklyWhat state government staff want and what reporters want is often not the same. But California Department of Fish and Wildlife communications strategist Katie Talbot has found a way to work with both effectively.
Image by hapabapaIn looking over the 1,200 bills that reached Governor Newsom’s Desk during the 2024 Session, I found several with interesting provisions. They are in random order as I came across them in my review of the bill language.
Image by PetmalOPINION – Truck manufacturers are not mass producing heavy-duty commercial electric trucks, a sign that the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations hailed revolutionary, are not working as intended.
Green kratom powder, capsule and beverage. Image by Betka82. OPINION – Next year, California legislators will have another opportunity to introduce a comprehensive approach to kratom regulation, balancing consumer protections with access to leaf kratom and kratom extracts.
Reader watching media website in smartphone. Image by Tero VesalainenWhile not a panacea for all that affects newspapers, the compromise on AB 886 which consists of cash infusion of approximately $100 million next year and $250 million over the subsequent 5 years, will help newspapers transition to changing models of news consumption.