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Capitol Chat: Legislative Session Recap

Monday, September 18, 2017 | Sacramento, CA
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

State Sen. Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, flanked by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, second from left, and other Democratic lawmakers discusses a package of housing bills approved by the Legislature Sept. 15, 2017, in Sacramento.

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

It took them until 2 a.m. Saturday morning, but lawmakers finished this year's session with landmark legislation on immigration, climate change and poverty headed to the Governor's desk.

State Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon argued this was one of the most "accomplished legislative sessions in California history." State Government Reporter Ben Bradford gives a wrap up of the bills now sitting on the Governor's desk awaiting signature.

Chris Remington

Former Producer, Insight

Chris joined Capital Public Radio’s “Insight with Beth Ruyak” in September 2016, booking a wide variety of guests, developing questions and producing music elements for the program.  Read Full Bio 

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