State GovernmentNancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Here's who might replace herNovember 19, 2022Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight.
State GovernmentHow California could count every vote fasterNovember 18, 2022California has expanded voting access and participation, but that can delay election results. Are there ways to count votes faster without undermining election security?
State GovernmentSpeaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the topNovember 17, 2022 Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter 2 years of massive surplus, California is facing a $24B budget deficitNovember 16, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe report, released by the LAO, indicates California could have its weakest budget performance since the Great Depression. Though it doesn’t reflect a recession, the report says the longer inflation persists, the more likely a recession becomes.
EnvironmentSlashing greenhouse gases: California revises climate change strategyNovember 16, 2022The new version of California’s climate plan sets a more stringent — some say unrealistic — target for cutting greenhouse gases.
State GovernmentWill this be the most diverse California Legislature ever?November 14, 2022While votes are still being counted, it appears that the next Legislature will include the most women and LGBTQ members ever. Advocacy groups are already celebrating, but how much difference will the diversity make in policy?
State GovernmentWhat’s next for sports betting in California?November 12, 2022Voters resoundingly rejected Propositions 26 and 27, but that doesn’t end the debate over California sports betting. Those behind the ballot measures are figuring out their next steps.
State GovernmentWhy California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30November 12, 2022In one of the highest-profile California election results, Proposition 30 failed despite the state’s commitment to climate action and its history of taxing the wealthy.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Secretary of State: Election Day went ‘without glitches’November 11, 2022 | Vicki Gonzalez | Claire MorganSecretary of State Shirley Weber sat down with CapRadio’s Insight host Vicki Gonzalez on Thursday to provide a look at how election results are shaping up. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRobert Rivas will be the next California Assembly Speaker — but not until July 2023November 10, 2022 | Nicole NixonA power struggle over leadership of the Assembly’s Democratic caucus ended with a deal: Anthony Rendon will remain speaker through June 2023, when Robert Rivas will take the reins.