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Democratic supermajority rests on one Senate seat

The only thing standing in the way of a Democratic supermajority in the Legislature is one Southern California Senate seat. Democrats are halfway there as the last barrier between them and a two-thirds majority in the Assembly officially crumbled on Tuesday,

Here’s 10 things about Tuesday’s election

Matt Fleming November 9, 2016

Tuesday’s election upended everything most experts thought they knew about politics, when Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton to become the next president with one of the most unconventional campaigns ever. But down the ballot, 10 things stood out. Nearly 50,000 people

Democratic supermajority in Legislature still out of reach late Election Night

Matt Fleming November 9, 2016

A Democratic supermajority in the state Legislature remained elusive Tuesday night, according to early returns. With a supermajority, Democrats would be able to increase taxes, override gubernatorial vetoes and send measures to the ballot without Republican support. Democrats need two seats

Battleground 2016: Top Legislative Races

Matt Fleming November 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on July 19. Republicans in the state Legislature are thought to have a challenging election cycle this year. The outcome in November will determine whether the GOP has enough seats in the state

CalWatchdog Morning Read – October 27

CalWatchdog Staff October 27, 2016

Clinton leads CA by a mile Hollywood’s stars give their names, but not necessarily their money, to causes Judge seeks political ethics info from South Bay Republican assemblyman Tom Steyer REALLY wants the tobacco tax to pass San Diego considering

Measure curbing “policing for profit” signed by Gov. Brown

Matt Fleming September 29, 2016

A bill reining in abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws by law enforcement agencies was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday, marking a significant victory for advocates of civil liberties. The measure narrows a loophole allowing local law enforcement agencies to

Assembly approves bill establishing state-run retirement accounts for all

Matt Fleming August 25, 2016

A savings-for-all plan passed the Assembly on Thursday that, if signed into law, will automatically enroll many employees into a state-run individual retirement system. Secure Choice, if implemented, would require employers of five or more people to automatically enroll employees

Climate policy expansion clears biggest legislative hurdle

Matt Fleming August 23, 2016

An extension and expansion of one of the state’s landmark environmental laws cleared the Assembly on Tuesday — all but guaranteeing the bill’s ultimate passage. Senate Bill 32 would require the Air Resources Board to ensure that greenhouse gas emissions in

Police reform measures struggling in Sacramento

Chris Reed July 12, 2016

Against a national backdrop of discord over police killings of black men and deadly anti-police violence, state lawmakers who back law enforcement conduct and transparency reforms are making little progress in Sacramento. Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, introduced Senate Bill

Bipartisan support building to curb “policing for profit”

Matt Fleming May 25, 2016

Proponents of a measure to close a loophole that allows local law enforcement agencies to seize citizens’ property without a criminal conviction or even an arrest — a practice dubbed “policing for profit” — are moving behind the scenes to shore