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Scott Rodd
State Government Reporter
Scott Rodd previously covered government and legal affairs for the Sacramento Business Journal. Prior to the Business Journal, Scott worked as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., contributing to the Washington Post, New York Times, Stateline, the New York Observer and Next City. Scott grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and studied English literature at Susquehanna University.
California Lawmakers Have Piled A Giant Stack Of Bills On Gov. Gavin Newsom's Desk. Here Are Some Of Them
September 14, 2019
California lawmakers adjourned for the year in the wee hours of Saturday morning, but not before sending hundreds of bills to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Roundup: California Lawmakers Pass ‘Fair Pay Act’ For College Athletes
September 11, 2019
The bill faced staunch opposition from the NCAA, which prohibits students from earning money while playing a college sport.
.jpg&width=480 "In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a driver displaying Lyft and Uber stickers on his front windshield drops off a customer in downtown Los Angeles.")
California Senate Moves 'Dynamex' Worker Classification Bill Forward Without Deal For Gig Companies
September 10, 2019
Companies such as Uber and Lyft have been seeking a way to keep their workers classified as contractors instead of employees. But legislation to address worker misclassification moved forward Tuesday night without exemptions covering them.
California Assemblywoman Gonzalez Says A Deal Is Likely For Truckers in Dynamex Bill
August 26, 2019
Truckers claim the proposal, as written, would eliminate the role of independent operators. They argue this could cause disruptions in the supply chain.
Annual Softball Game For California Lawmakers Showcases Bipartisanship — As Republicans Struggle to Field Team
August 15, 2019
Instead of Democrats versus Republicans, like in previous years, the two teams were a mix of party affiliations.
5 Things To Watch Down The Homestretch As California Lawmakers Return From Summer Recess
August 12, 2019
Lawmakers return to California’s Capitol Monday for a final five weeks of hashing out legislation with more than 1,000 bills awaiting action. The biggest debates will focus on rent control, consumer privacy and defining who’s an employee.
Horse Racing Doesn’t Have a Standard Concussion Protocol For Jockeys. Now, California Wants To Create One.
August 12, 2019
Horse racing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world — but unlike other pro sports, it doesn’t have a concussion protocol. The consequences can be dire for jockeys.
Emergency Services Director Briefed Gov. Gavin Newsom On Threat Of Hate Groups During First Week in Office
August 7, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom's comments suggest the first meeting with his emergency director wasn’t about wildfires or earthquakes. It was about white supremacists and hate groups.
New California Law Requires Presidential Candidates To Release Tax Returns
July 30, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that requires presidential candidates to submit tax returns to qualify for the primary ballots. The law is expected to be challenged in court.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office Says California Agencies Met Sexual Harassment Training Goal. But Dozens Of Departments Remain Out Of Compliance.
July 19, 2019
A CapRadio investigation found that, in 2018, nearly 60 percent of agencies surveyed by the State Personnel Board did not provide this training. That compares to 25 percent of those surveyed in 2016.