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Gut and amend going nowhere, Assembly speaker says

Even as a measure to end the most egregious offenses waits for voters in November, even as the procedure is discouraged by leadership and even as the move is prohibited by the Legislature’s rules, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon will continue

CA pot push may hit Colorado road bump

Chris Reed August 8, 2016

On social media, at least, the assumption is strong that come November, California is going to be the latest and by far the biggest state in America to allow recreational adult marijuana use. Advocates of Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization

Four things to watch for in the Legislature in August

Matt Fleming July 29, 2016

August is sure to be a busy month in Sacramento, as legislators fight to get their priorities passed before the legislative session ends on August 31. While a large number of bills will be debated, there are four things to watch

Environmentalists’ clout may be waning in CA Legislature

Chris Reed July 15, 2016

California environmentalists have long been one of the most powerful forces in the Legislature. But in 2015, the centerpiece of the green agenda — a provision in a broader measure that would have mandated a 50 percent reduction in gasoline

Sudden death of GOP Senator has no bearing on supermajority

Matt Fleming July 14, 2016

While the sudden death of a Republican senator Thursday morning seemingly gives Senate Democrats a two-thirds majority in the chamber, the state’s Constitution prevents it from having any effect, a Senate Rules Committee spokesman confirmed. Sen. Sharon Runner died Thursday

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 6

CalWatchdog Staff July 6, 2016

Is Kevin de Leon’s ammo bill legal? Does Roger Hernandez have a path to victory in Congress? Lawmaker names her boyfriend Veteran of the Year CA sixth largest economy in the world Vaccination law challenged Democrats in the Legislature pushed through

Is Democratic CA senate leader’s ammo-sales bill legal?

Matt Fleming July 5, 2016

Legislative Democrats pushed through a gun-control measure last week that is almost certain to be challenged in court — where it’ll have a tough time surviving — all for the sake of what some claim is a political grudge. The Legislature

What initiatives are on the November ballot?

Matt Fleming July 1, 2016

Voters have been warned for a while to be prepared for a seemingly never-ending series of ballot measures, and on Thursday the secretary of state released the final list of what initiatives qualified. Seventeen total. And while voters will read

CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 27

CalWatchdog Staff June 27, 2016

How far can a third party candidate go? Cops lost almost 1,000 guns Democratic leaders say spend Rainy Day Funds on cloudy days too Tom Steyer spending boosts gubernatorial bid Newsom, de León fight over gun control legacy Good morning!

‘Jungle primary’ effects could doom AB32’s renewal

Chris Reed June 23, 2016

California’s shift to “jungle primaries” in which the top two candidates advance regardless of party hasn’t resulted in significant changes in state politics, Mother Jones reported in early 2015. A 2014 Los Angeles Times op-ed was similarly dismissive of the