Micheli Files
California political and election laws – Part II
Image by Oleksii LiskonihThis is the second part of a 2-part article on addressing some of the main questions concerning California’s political and election laws.
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UC and CSU funding essential to California’s economic future
Image by BrianAJackson. OPONION – Lawmakers can strengthen our state’s economy and its future by rejecting the governor’s disproportionate reductions in the UC and CSU budgets.
News
Capitol Briefs: Priorities, taxes and snakes, oh my!
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!
Opinion
Cement decarbonization: A work in progress
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.
Micheli Files
California political and election laws: questions and answers – Part I
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.
News
Odds getting better for legalized sports betting in California
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.
Opinion
AB 1043 will protect children online
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.
Capitol Briefs
Capitol Briefs: Becerra’s in, Essayli’s out
Image by WallentineXavier Becerra joins a crowded gubernatorial field; firebrand Republican Assemblymember Bill Essayli exits.
Micheli Files
California Lobbying Laws: Questions and Answers
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.
Capitol Briefs
Capitol Briefs: Fast-tracking housing, exiting X and one very tall metal woman
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.