Megan Myscofski

Sacramento

Statehouse Reporter at CapRadio

Statehouse Reporter for CapRadio in Sacramento. Formerly @KUNMnews. @newmarkjschool grad. Say hi: [email protected]

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Frog Jump kicks off California fair season on Capitol lawn

1 week ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

A crowd in suits and dresses stood around a roped off circle in the midday heat on the Capitol lawn on Tuesday. Inside the circle were several containers of frogs. Every year in Sacramento, politicians, staff and the press compete in a quirky contest – the annual frog jump on the Capitol lawn. It has roots in a Mark Twain short story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” — which made him and the tradition famous.
New bill would open homelessness funding to centers that require residents stay sober

1 week ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

A bill moving through the California legislature would allow housing and shelters that require residents to remain sober to receive state homelessness funds. Right now, the state funds residential centers that do not require residents to remain sober, though most ban using drugs or alcohol onsite. State leaders say this Housing First policy allows people to fulfill basic needs before attempting recovery.
70% of Californians support armed police in schools, new survey shows

1 week ago | ijpr.org | Megan Myscofski

Dean Bonner, PPIC’s associate survey director, contributed to the poll. “This was the first question we asked specifically about armed police whenever school is in session,” Bonner said. “The fact that 7 in 10 Californians [agreed], including bipartisan agreement, was really interesting to me, and it was surprising.”The poll found 86% of Republicans supported the idea, compared to 62% percent of Democrats. The survey showed a gap between firearm owners and those without.
70% of Californians support armed police in schools, new survey shows

1 week ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

Most Californians are concerned about school shootings and support having armed police on campuses, according to a survey the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California released in April. Dean Bonner, PPIC’s associate survey director, contributed to the poll. “This was the first question we asked specifically about armed police whenever school is in session,” Bonner said.
Newsom announces new AI agreements for government work

2 weeks ago | ijpr.org | Megan Myscofski

He announced new agreements Tuesday between California and several tech companies to use generative artificial intelligence in state government work. The legislature’s research division called the timeline of the projects “aggressive and premature.”Generative AI refers to technology that learns from existing data to create new data.
Newsom announces new AI agreements for government work

2 weeks ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for artificial intelligence to play a larger role in California’s state government operations. He announced new agreements Tuesday between California and several tech companies to use generative artificial intelligence in state government work. The legislature’s research division called the timeline of the projects “aggressive and premature.”Generative AI refers to technology that learns from existing data to create new data.
The Trump Administration's AmeriCorps cuts hit California

2 weeks ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

AmeriCorps volunteers and staff in California are already feeling the impact of federal cuts to the program. Some are losing jobs immediately as the state sues the Trump administration. The program – signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993 – places volunteers into a broad range of community service work, including teaching, providing disaster relief and clearing trails.
Legislative Analyst says Newsom should go further to increase rainy day funds

3 weeks ago | ijpr.org | Megan Myscofski

Newsom is suggesting two changes this year to the way the state saves money for leaner times. California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office, the research arm of the legislature, said the changes are good, but he should be asking for more. Newsom said in his budget proposal earlier this year he wants to do two things: first, make funds the state puts into savings not count as spending, so California doesn’t exceed its spending limits when it saves.
Legislative Analyst says Newsom should go further to increase rainy day funds

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

Governor Gavin Newsom is suggesting two changes this year to the way the state saves money for leaner times. California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office, the research arm of the legislature, said the changes are good, but he should be asking for more. Newsom said in his budget proposal earlier this year he wants to do two things: first, make funds the state puts into savings not count as spending, so California doesn’t exceed its spending limits when it saves.
Menopause symptom treatment bill clears its first hurdle at the California legislature

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

Menopause is having a moment at the California Legislature — lawmakers have filed two bills this year that would make care for symptoms more accessible. One of those bills passed its first committee hearing on Tuesday. Bay Area Democratic Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan told lawmakers at the hearing her interest in the topic started with her own experience. “I spoke to my internist who said, ‘Oh, you're fine.’ And then I spoke to my OBGYN who said, ‘Oh, we just suffer through this. Don't worry.