Ashley Swearengin is leading the four top candidates for State Controller, but the race is still too close to call. Assemblyman John A. Perez appears to be in second and both are expected to advance to the general election in November once final numbers are certified. In this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Katie Orr joins us from the Capitol Bureau to sort out results. We’ll also touch on current budget negotiations and plans to elect a new Senate Pro Tem, replacing Darryl Steinberg.
