Capitol Weekly

08/07/2025

Rick Caruso for CA Gov? CA Redistricting, Newsom Signs 26 New Laws - ABC10's Walt Gray sits down with Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly to break down a round-up of California.

ABC10's Walt Gray sits down with Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly to break down a round-up of California.

08/05/2025

With last week’s new it seems the right time for a new Experts Expound question: What does Kamala Harris officially opting out mean for the 2026 California gubernatorial race?

With last week's new it seems the right time for a new Experts Expound question: What does Kamala Harris officially opting out mean for the 2026 California gubernatorial race?

08/04/2025

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Another jam-packed episode. We start with reaction to Kamala Harris’ bombshell announcement that she will not seek the governorship in 2026, effectively resetting the race, at least on the Dem side. Next up, we welcome Brad Heavner who has stepped into big shoes as Executive Director of The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA), replacing longtime ED Bernadette Del Chiaro. Heavner has his job cut out for him; the transition comes at a crucial time for California’s solar industry, with rooftop solar facing headwinds from DC and Sacramento. And finally, we tell you Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Another jam-packed episode. We start with reaction to Kamala Harris' bombshell announcement that she will not seek the governorship in 2026, effectively resetting the race, at least on the Dem side. Next up, we welcome Brad Heavner who has stepped into big shoes as Executive....

08/04/2025

The Micheli Minute for August 4, 2025

Lobbyist, professor, and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.

08/01/2025

State mandates refer to state-imposed requirements on local governments and school districts that often involve new programs or higher levels of service. In this week’s Micheli Files McGeorge law professor and Capitol lobbyist Chris Micheli shares insights into some types of state mandates.

State mandates refer to state-imposed requirements on local governments and school districts that often involve new programs or higher levels of service. In this week's Micheli Files McGeorge law professor and Capitol lobbyist Chris Micheli shares insights into some types of state mandates.

07/31/2025

Kamala Harris Out of CA Gov Race, Trump’s California Influence - California Politics Round-Up

ABC10's Walt Gray sits down with Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly to break down a round-up of California.

Kamala Harris Out of CA Gov Race, Trump’s California Influence, | California Politics Round-UpABC10's Walt Gray sits down with Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly ...

07/30/2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris ended speculation that she would run for governor of California with posts on social media this afternoon.Former Vice President Kamala Harris ended speculation that she would run for governor of California with posts on social media this afternoon.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris ended speculation that she would run for governor of California with posts on social media this afternoon.

07/30/2025

Micheli Files: With more and more lobby days taking place in the California State Capitol (and its Swing Space), law professor and lobbyist Chris Micheli is joined today in a special edition of the Micheli Files by Capitol schedulers Megan Garrison and Tisha Simpson to present a series of suggestions for conducting a successful lobby day.

With more and more lobby days taking place in the California State Capitol (and its Swing Space), law professor and lobbyist Chris Micheli is joined today in a special edition of the Micheli Files by Capitol schedulers Megan Garrison and Tisha Simpson to present a series of suggestions for conductin...

07/28/2025

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: We’ve got a jam-packed episode this week: Podcast cohost Tim Foster marks TWENTY years at Capitol Weekly. Then we speak with Frank Torres, the new Director of Political and Legislative Advocacy for the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals. Finally, we tell you who had the Worst Week in California Politics.

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: We've got a jam-packed episode this week: Podcast cohost Tim Foster marks TWENTY years at Capitol Weekly. Then we speak with Frank Torres, the new Director of Political and Legislative Advocacy for the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professional...

07/28/2025

The Micheli Minute for July 28, 2025 - Lobbyist, professor, and author Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week in Sacramento.

07/24/2025

News that Attorney General Rob Bonta had ruled in early July that daily fantasy is illegal in California sparked a flurry of one-day stories about the opinion and reactions to it, most notably Gov. Gavin Newsom’s blunt disagreement with the AG. The dynamics of the situation, however, are far more complex and nuanced than those basic narratives.

News that Attorney General Rob Bonta had ruled in early July that daily fantasy is illegal in California sparked a flurry of one-day stories about the opinion and reactions to it, most notably Gov. Gavin Newsom’s blunt disagreement with the AG. The dynamics of the situation, however, are far more ...

07/22/2025

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Janeth Rodriguez started on the path that led her to become the new executive director of the California Faculty Association. Even she hesitated when she was asked to tell her story.

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Janeth Rodriguez started on the path that led her to become the new executive director of the California Faculty Association. Even she hesitated when she was asked to tell her story.