Image by Pla2na. OPINION – If we’re willing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to retain film productions that come and go, why aren’t we doing the same for the manufacturers that anchor our economy, create long-term middle-class jobs, and drive regional prosperity across every corner of the state?
Panel discussion about the impact of California's budget shortfall. L-R: Kristen Hwang, Calmatters; Jess Bartholow, SEIU California; Scott Graves, California Budget and Policy Center; Beth Capell, Health Access California; Michelle Cabrera, County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California. Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol WeeklyIn a sign of the times, Capitol Weekly’s annual health care conference on Thursday focused broadly on expenses and efficiency, befitting for an American health care system that has become one of the most expensive in the world.
Lobbyist and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.
The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, CA. Image by jsolieThe suspense files have been cleared and one major bill package has been too. But there are still two weeks of high intensity action to come in this year’s legislative session.
Image by rarrarorroIt was a busy few days in the Capitol, with several moves on the ballot measure front, potentially huge changes to how PBMs operate in California, and an almost brawl in the Assembly.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, image via YouTubeOnce a major event on the legislative calendar, the governor’s annual State of the State address has become something of an afterthought in recent years under Gavin Newsom.
Image by harnchoke punyaOPINION – California has no statewide goal exists to ensure a sustainable water supply for California’s future. What big, bold vision has ever been achieved without first setting a goal?
Constant glucose monitoring, image by russellleephotoOPINION – New guidelines issued today by the state’s Department of Health Care Services will increase access to essential medical devices called continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). With more than 10% of the population in California living with diabetes, 29% of which are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 22% American Indian and Alaska Native, the new policy for CGM access is not just a win for people living with diabetes but a win for our entire healthcare system.
Amreican Dream, image by Yuganov KonstantinOPINION – App platforms provide huge audience reach, consistency and reliability, and protect consumers’ data. Digital advertising platforms help us affordably reach key audiences so we add new customers. If platforms are significantly disrupted by the government, it would be very difficult for app-based companies to expand to new markets and grow.
Lobbyists numbers in decline, image by fotogestoeberSomething strange seems to have happened this cycle: the number of registered lobbyists decreased for the first time in 14 years. But here’s the thing: nobody’s exactly sure what’s behind it or what it means.