The Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento. (Photo: Felix Lipov, via Shutterstock)In reviewing some of the bills on Governor Newsom’s Desk after the conclusion of the 2026 California Legislative Session, I have come across a number of examples of bill language that I believe is in need of improvement.
Gavin Newsom. Photo by AP. The deadline for Gov. Gavin Newsom to address the hundreds of bills sent his way has come and gone. Here are a few tidbits from the bill signing period to note while we wait to see if the governor calls a special session on AI.
A wet Kodiak bear walking out of a river. Image by GoDogPhoto via iStockThe iconic grizzly bear image can be seen across California, from the state flag and seal to souvenirs, college mascots and even theme parks, but the state hasn’t seen an actual grizzly bear in the wild since 1924, when one was reportedly sighted in Sequoia National Park. A proposal to consider changing that failed this year, but supporters say the idea is not yet extinct.
Universty of Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari. Photo by ap. California helped open the door for college athletes to finally make money. Five years later, everyone is still fighting over the rules.
Image by NanoStockk, via iStockThe following provides commentary regarding the specific provisions of Article XVIII of the California Constitution, which deal with amending and revising the state Constitution.
Francisco Silva. Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol WeeklyCommunity clinics are a vital part of California’s healthcare provider network. But massive federal spending cuts are threatening their ability to continue serving their communities. We sat down with California Primary Care Association President and CEO Francisco Silva to discuss the future of these critical healthcare resources.
Carmela Coyle. Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol Weekly. Longtime California Hospital Association President and CEO Carmela Coyle is retiring at the end of this year. We sat down with her recently to discuss challenges hospitals are facing in light of massive federal funding cuts over the next two years.
California Health Care, Panel 2: Aging and Elder Care. L-R: Robin Epley, Sacramento Bee; Dr. Lindsey Yourman, UC San Diego Health; Dr. Sarita Mohanty, SCAN Foundation; Hagar Dickman, Justice in Aging; Susan DeMarois, Leading Age. Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol Weekly.Panelists explored the state of healthcare in California today at Capitol Weekly’s annual conference on the topic Wednesday, describing a challenging time for providers and patients alike with little optimism for the near future. “People will fall through the cracks.”
Photo by Leah O'Tarrow. While most states do not require drivers at the helm of tractors, California adheres to a decades-old California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) provision, Title 8, §3441(b), that requires moving, self-powered agricultural equipment to have a person at the controls.
Megan Yee. Photo by Ellie Appleby, Capitol WeeklyHaving worked her way up to Vice President after starting at the company in 2019, Megan Yee is one of the invaluable team members that keeps Perry Communications Group thriving.