Brian Joseph

2 weeks ago | stocktonia.org | Brian Joseph

In the clearest sign yet that tensions are thawing on sports gambling in California, leaders of DraftKings and FanDuel spoke at an Indian gaming conference this week about their desire to partner — not compete — with tribes to bring sports betting to the state. “There is no other way to do it,” said Jason Robins, CEO and co-founder of DraftKings, reflecting on the industry’s hard-earned lessons from the 2022 election.

3 weeks ago | capitolweekly.net | Brian Joseph

News Image by liveslowbackground by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 04.01.2025 In 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.

1 month ago | capitolweekly.net | Brian Joseph

News by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 03.20.2025 Private foster agencies are seeking $47 million through the state budget process after their primary insurer decided to stop covering them last fall. , the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance, which insured 90 percent of the 220 private foster agencies in California, announced that it would not renew coverage of the organizations.

1 month ago | capitolweekly.net | Brian Joseph

News School cellphone ban policies. Image by wildpixel via iStock. by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 03.11.2025 In these divided times, limiting cell phone use in schools has emerged as an issue both Republicans and Democrats can get behind. But while these policies enjoy bipartisan support, enacting them may prove challenging.

1 month ago | capitolweekly.net | Brian Joseph |Rich Ehisen

News Richard Grenell, photo by Associated Press by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 03.05.2025 The 2023 Netflix documentary series “Arnold” was not surprisingly cast as a celebration of its titular subject, but it could just as easily serve as a time capsule for a bygone era of Sacramento politics.