California State Capitol building in the warm light of the setting sun. Image by rschlieCapitol Briefs: Roofies, taxes and a touch of oddness. It’s going to be a really busy few days before everyone heads off to summer recess, so here’s a few things to ponder before you go.
California State Librarian Greg LucasCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: California State Librarian Greg Lucas joins us for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his memories of The Annex, the fraternal culture that prevailed in the building decades ago, the changing nature of political media coverage, the role the Schwarzeneggers played in reimagining the Capitol, and a look at the nature of Democracy itself.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega, photo by Scott Duncan Labor unions have been at the center of Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s life since early childhood and the centerpiece of her career.