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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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  • 1 week ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

    Civic engagement is on a lot of Californians’ minds as thousands protested in recent weeks. Most also say kids should learn how to be engaged citizens in school, according to a new report. The non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California released the report earlier this month. It found about two-thirds of adults in the state say schools should prioritize preparing students to be engaged citizens. But they also named basic schoolwork, life skills and college prep as more important.

  • 2 weeks ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

    The California legislature passed a budget bill Friday that would keep a controversial aspect of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal—a freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for immigrants without legal status. The freeze would begin in 2026. The plan would also add a $30 per month premium for immigrants without legal status who are already on Medi-Cal, starting in 2027.

  • 2 weeks ago | ijpr.org | Megan Myscofski

    Attorney General Rob Bonta said the administration – including the Department of Defense, led by Pete Hegseth – acted unlawfully when it federalized California National Guard troops. Normally, it falls to governors to call in the national guard. “Trump and Hegseth jumped from zero to 60, bypassing law enforcement expertise and evaluation,” he said during a news conference on Monday.

  • 2 weeks ago | capradio.org | Megan Myscofski

    California is suing the Trump administration again — this time, in response to the president sending the national guard into Los Angeles over protests. Attorney General Rob Bonta said the administration – including the Department of Defense, led by Pete Hegseth – acted unlawfully when it federalized California National Guard troops. Normally, it falls to governors to call in the national guard.

  • 3 weeks ago | ijpr.org | Megan Myscofski

    This story is part of a series produced for the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2025 California Health Equity Fellowship. If you have a story to share about your own experience with menopause symptom treatment, please let us know by filling out a quick survey. Former middle school teacher Lorraine Carter Salazar isn’t easily embarrassed. But when she began having hot flashes at school, she worried about how she came off to coworkers, students and parents.

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Megan Myscofski
Megan Myscofski @megmyscofski
19 Mar 25

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Megan Myscofski
Megan Myscofski @megmyscofski
15 Aug 24

RT @elaberwarren: A new peer mentoring program for trans journalists, co-led by the fearless @newmarkjschool alum Tat Bellamy-Walker @bell_…

Megan Myscofski
Megan Myscofski @megmyscofski
9 Jul 24

Some news: I started a new job as a political/statehouse reporter @CapRadioNews this month. Let me know if you have tips, questions or just want to say hi -- [email protected]