March 13, 2018 | Sammy Caiola
The Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system.
December 11, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
For their second public hearing, the California Assembly's committee on universal health coverage is pulling in a geographically diverse panel of experts, including Peter Shumlin - architect of Vermont's failed single payer plan.
August 14, 2017 | Ben Adler
The Democratic and Republican leaders of the California Assembly are both facing revolts from party activists after their actions on high-profile issues infuriated grassroots liberals and conservatives.
March 22, 2017 | Chris Nichols
Thousands of California State University students will pay more for their education starting this fall. That's because CSU trustees approved a 5 percent tuition increase on Wednesday despite strong opposition from students and some state leaders.
January 25, 2017 | Ben Bradford
Instead of advocating for fiscal restraint and a few new state policies, the governor used the annual speech Tuesday to lay out a broader vision of California’s role during a Donald Trump presidency.
January 6, 2017 | Ben Bradford
In addition to opposing possible federal changes under President-elect Donald Trump, California lawmakers will contend with two in-state issues that proved intractable last year: transportation and affordable housing.
January 6, 2017
Fighting Trump, Transportation and Affordable Housing are priorities for Assembly Leader Anthony Rendon. State government reporter Ben Bradford talks more about the California Legislature's return to session on Insight.
March 7, 2016 | Ben Adler
California has a new speaker of the state Assembly. Anthony Rendon took the oath of office Monday in a packed Assembly chamber. The Los Angeles County Democrat is the 70th person to hold what is arguably California's second most powerful office.
March 7, 2016 | Ben Bradford
7:11 a.m.: The California state Assembly will swear-in a new Speaker Monday. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon will take the oath of office at 1 p.m. Rendon could be in the position for awhile.
