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AB 1842 and AB 1847 show what can happen when lawmakers and stakeholders work collaboratively through difficult policy questions. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/delivering-meaningful-wildfire-mortgage-relief-shows-why-partnerships-matter/
As SB 54 moves into implementation, California policymakers have left existing policy conflicts unresolved. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/california-keeps-changing-its-waste-rules-consumers-may-pay-the-price/
Two electricity affordability bills sitting on Gov. Newsom's desk — SB 905 and SBl 1098 — would deliver real relief on wildfire costs. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/gov-newsom-has-one-last-chance-to-rein-in-wildfire-costs-on-our-electric-bills/
Conditions in our county jails do not align with the values of Californians, the need for public safety or the promises of the Constitution. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/californias-jails-need-greater-accountability-gov-newsom-can-make-a-difference/
SB 577 represents progress. But passing written protections is not the same as making children safe. The harder work begins now. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/california-failed-us-as-children-now-it-must-protect-the-next-generation/
Wildfire bills could fast-track herbicide-treatment projects without requiring baseline water testing or downstream monitoring. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/californias-wildfire-bills-need-water-safeguards-written-into-law/
AB 2050 could make homeownership unaffordable, increase foreclosure and provoke litigation. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/ab-2050-will-push-homeowners-over-the-edge/
Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — Shaye Wolf Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/ab-706-is-about-forest-management-not-energy-policy/
Despite the industry’s efforts at greenwashing, biomass is a proven loser for our health, climate, forests and wallets. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/gov-newsom-should-veto-biomass-bill/
AB 2541 creates a specialty lowrider license plate that honors one of California’s most iconic cultural traditions. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/why-gov-newsom-should-support-the-lowrider-specialized-license-plate/
AB 2122 would stop courts from using the threat of jail time to enforce infractions that are only punishable by fines. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/california-shouldnt-jail-people-for-minor-infractions-ab-2122-would-stop-that-from-happening/
As technology augments more government capabilities, risks grow proportionally and points of failure become more consequential. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/regardless-of-flock-california-must-better-regulate-use-of-automated-license-plate-recognition/
When a specialist prescribes an FDA-approved treatment for the rare disease it was built for, let the patient have it. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/insurance-companies-are-standing-in-the-way-of-care-for-rare-disease-patients-california-legislation-would-end-the-practice/
California's financial safety net is still too small for the scale of the risks ahead. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/california-cant-afford-to-put-off-rainy-day-fund-reform/
AB 1383 creates a new problem: Once one city adopts richer pension benefits, neighboring jurisdictions must match them to remain competitive. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/california-already-learned-this-expensive-pension-lesson/
AB 2253 will restrict recycling methods we need to handle plastic waste, continuing the flow of plastic into our oceans and environment. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/a-well-meaning-bill-could-set-california-recycling-back-decades/
SB 947 impacts regular tools small-business owners use every day to save time and money. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/senate-bill-947-would-pile-on-costs-for-my-restaurant-and-other-small-businesses/
California has long sought to lead the nation in protecting immigrant communities. That leadership is being tested. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/californias-commitment-to-immigrant-children-starts-with-chirp/
Operating the Diablo Canyon power plant through 2045 could save billions of dollars in electricity system costs. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/diablo-canyon-is-emissions-free-reliable-and-can-lower-energy-costs-if-we-do-it-right/
AB 1776 is being sold as a tool to hold Big Tech accountable, but instead opens courthouse doors to lawsuits against family-owned and small to mid-sized businesses. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/sacramento-is-punishing-main-street-for-big-techs-sins/
