Capitol Briefs: Gubernatorial gab, bills and cool political data
Image by Png-Studio. It’s been another busy week around the California Capitol. Let’s take a brief look at some of the highlights.
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Meet the insurance commissioner candidates: Lalo Vargas
Lala Vargas. Image by Vargas for Commissioner website. In our ongoing Q&A series with California Insurance Commissioner candidates, this week we bring you answers provided to us by teacher Lalo Vargas.
Podcast
Special Episode: Intersection of Climate and Housing policies
L-R: Camille von Kaenel, Politico; Zak Accuardi, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jordan Grimes, Greenbelt Alliance; Moira O’Neill, UCSF School of Law; Brian Hanlon, CAYIMBY. Panel 2 at A Conference on Housing, Feb. 24, 2026 in Sacramento. Photo by Joha Harrison.CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at A Conference on Housing, which was held in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
This is Panel 2: Intersection of Climate and Housing Policies. Panelists: Zak Accuardi, Natural Resources Defense Council; Jordan Grimes, Greenbelt Alliance; Brian Hanlon, CAYIMBY; Moira O’Neill, UC College of Law, San Francisco. Moderated by Camille von Kaenel, POLITICO
Podcast
Special Episode: Housing, Reforms – Permits, Building Code, CEQA
A Conference on Housing, Panel 1: Reforms: Permits, Building Code, CEQA. L-R: Liam Dillon, POLITICO; Asm. Alex Lee; Sen. Jesse Arreguín; Jennifer Barrera, California Chamber of Commerce; Dan Dunmoyer, California Building Industry Association; Chris Elmendorf, UC Davis School of Law. February 24, 2026. Photo by Joha Harrison, Capitol Weekly.
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at A Conference on Housing, which was held in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This is Panel 1: Reforms: Permits, Building Code, CEQA.
Panelists: Sen. Jesse Arreguín; Asm. Alex Lee; Jennifer Barrera, California Chamber of Commerce; Dan Dunmoyer, California Building Industry Association; Chris Elmendorf, UC Davis School of Law. Moderated by Liam Dillon, POLITICO
News
Ticketmaster in the crosshairs again over California legislation
Image by JUN LI. Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are once again neck deep in state legislation they contend would protect consumers but which critics say is really aimed at furthering their monopoly over live event ticketing in California and the United States.
Micheli Files
How to participate in the California legislative process
The California state Capitol in Sacramento. (Photo: Adonis Villanueva, via Shutterstock)Where do we find the rules governing the legislative process? First in the Constitution, followed by the Government Code, and then a number of them in the Legislature’s internal rules. The legislative process is also dependent on the calendar and specified deadlines.
Opinion
A budget moment California can get right
Image by Shutter2U. OPINION – The budget is a statement of who we choose to stand with. This year, let it stand with the workers, seniors and children who built this state — and with the fiscal responsibility that comes from investing in prevention rather than paying for crisis.
News
Meet the insurance commissioner candidates: Stacy Korsgaden
Stacy Korsgaden. Image via Stacy Korsgaden campaign. In our ongoing Q&A series with California Insurance Commissioner candidates, this week we bring you answers provided to us by insurance agent Stacy Korsgaden.
News
Firefighters oppose single-staircase, multi-level dwellings
Single staircase apartment building. Image by Cebas. Numerous fire departments expressed opposition to relaxing building codes in a California Fire Marshal report, published Monday, that examines the safety of multifamily-unit buildings three or more stories tall.