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Capitol Weekly is a publication created by Open California, a nonprofit organization established in 2012. Its mission is to inform and educate the people of California about public policy and state governance. Additionally, it aims to offer a space for interaction between citizens, public officials, advocates, and various political interests.

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Better know a CA gubernatorial candidate: Stephen Cloobeck - Capitol Weekly

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

News by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 05.30.2025 Entrepreneur/philanthropist Stephen Cloobeck sports a little bit of the star quality some Californians seem to expect from their governors.
Guidance by California Appellate Court on the Legislature and its legislative process – Part 2 - Capitol Weekly

1 week ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Chris Micheli

Micheli Files by CHRIS MICHELI posted 05.30.2025 The California Government Code provides for aspects of the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. There have been many court decisions over the past century interpreting key provisions of the Government Code. The following cases highlight some of the key decisions interpreting these statutory provisions.
Capitol Briefs: Suspense by the numbers - Capitol Weekly

1 week ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen

Capitol Briefs by CAPITOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 05.29.2025 Suspense by the numbers: The Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees did their annual culling of hundreds of bills last week.
California’s water security demands action, not more delays - Capitol Weekly

1 week ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Jennifer Pierre

Opinion The California Aqueduct flows in Palmdale, California, near Godde Hill Road. Image by Jim Keller. by JENNIFER PIERRE posted 05.29.2025 OPINION – California’s water infrastructure is buckling under the weight of inaction.
California Dems’ political muscle is mighty — but only if we use it - Capitol Weekly

1 week ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Rusty Hicks

Opinion by RUSTY HICKS posted 05.28.2025 OPINION – California Democrats have shaped policies that ultimately put people first — expanding access to health care, raising wages, protecting civil rights, and building a stronger, more fair economy for everyone who calls this state home.
Cannabis tax increase will hurt consumers and public safety - Capitol Weekly

1 week ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Alex Freedman

Opinion by ALEX FREEDMAN posted 05.27.2025 OPINION – In just a few weeks, California plans to increase its cannabis excise tax by 25%, from 15% to 19%. This policy decision, made in a previous budget cycle, was based on revenue projections that have since proven wildly optimistic.
Better know a CA gubernatorial candidate: Chad Bianco - Capitol Weekly

2 weeks ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Brian Joseph

News Chad Bianco. Image from Bianco for Governor. by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 05.23.2025 In the third installment of our ongoing look at candidates to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he terms out next year, we look at Republican candidate and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is the MAGA candidate of the gubernatorial contest.
Should older sex offenders be eligible for early release from prison? - Capitol Weekly

2 weeks ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Ellie Appleby

News Image by EvgeniyShkolenko. by ELLIE APPLEBY posted 05.22.2025 The Senate Appropriations Committee will determine on Friday if a bill to exclude sex offenders from a parole program for older offenders will move forward this year. For both offenders and survivors, the Committee’s decision will be life changing.
CA's budget deficit and the Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund - Capitol Weekly

2 weeks ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Nicole Ghio

Opinion by NICOLE GHIO posted 05.22.2025 OPINION – On Wednesday, May 14th – four months after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, taking the lives of dozens and causing as much as $250 billion in economic losses – Governor Gavin Newsom took to the podium to announce his revised budget, which features a shortfall of $12 billion.
Classic car community rallies support behind ‘Leno’s Law’ - Capitol Weekly

2 weeks ago | capitolweekly.net | Rich Ehisen |Ellie Appleby

News Car enthusiast Gary Ellison. Image by Ellie Appleby by ELLIE APPLEBY posted 05.21.2025 Is the latest legislative effort to exempt classic cars from California’s emissions laws about to run out of gas?