OPINION - I believe in clean energy and responsible environmental policy. But California’s approach is punishing the very ...

In our latest survey conducted in partnership with Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc., we polled thousands of Capitol ...

OPINION - Predatory lawsuit lenders exploit financial vulnerability, charging triple-digit interest while operating in the ...

At the latest Capitol Weekly-University of California Student and Policy Center conference this week, “California and AI,” ...

California and AI will be held from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited and registration is ...

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OPINION - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is reworking a proposal that would strengthen the state’s Low Carbon Fuel ...

PODCAST: Chris Lehane has a solid gold resume in professional politics: consultant and oppo research in the Clinton White ...

Questions have often been raised about why there are so many trailer bills needed as part of the budget process in California. The number has grown over the past couple of decades and this has been a ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's new podcast has sent shockwaves through California's political world. But is there more to Newsom's efforts than meets the eye?

There are numerous types of bills introduced in the California Legislature each year, and an equal number of rules for how and when they are presented. In this week's Micheli Files, lobbyist and law ...