Women's Caucus announcement. Photo by Rich Ehisen Capitol WeeklyIt was another busy week around the Capitol with major caucuses unveiling their legislative agendas, some big tax news and…snakes!
CCS symbol for Carbon Capture Storage. Image by Andrzej RostekCARB’s long-awaited report detailing its strategy for achieving net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases associated with cement makes no mention of negative-carbon cement, which has the potential (with projected demand growth) to meet most, if not all, of the IPCC’s projected Carbon Dioxide Removal requirement at zero net cost.
Image by Arseniy45. This is the first part of a 2-part article on addressing some of the main questions concerning California’s political and election laws.
Image by liveslowbackgroundIn 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.
Image by ismagilov OPINION – In a world where many LGBTQ+ young people still face rejection at home or in their local communities, digital spaces provide crucial access to information, support, and connection that can quite literally save lives. California now has an opportunity to protect these vital online spaces while also ensuring appropriate safeguards for children through Assembly Bill 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act.
Image by WallentineXavier Becerra joins a crowded gubernatorial field; firebrand Republican Assemblymember Bill Essayli exits.
Image by Max ZolotukhinYou have questions about lobbying, we have answers. Or at least our intrepid Chris Micheli does as he takes a look at many of your most pressing questions in this week’s Micheli Files.
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), photo by Ellie Appleby, Capitol WeeklyIt’s late March and lawmakers are gearing up to fast track housing development reforms, regulate AI and implement Proposition 36. All this and a brief look at what’s happening in other states…and one very tall, very naked metal woman.
Image by Nudphon PhuengsuwanOPINION – At the start of California’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers in Sacramento emphasized that making the state a more affordable place to live would be a top priority. One of the most impactful ways our representatives can address the cost of living is to crack down on sky-high prescription drug prices.
Seasonal Firefighter Ricardo Rodriguez, photo by Ellie Appleby of Capitol WeeklyAfter suffering a disappointing veto last year, supporters of an effort to transition 3000 seasonal firefighters into an all-year-position are back, hoping that this year will be different.