State Government

'New Way' Republicans Draw Schwarzenegger, Who Compares Party To Titanic, Urges Change

March 21, 2018 | Ben Bradford

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ohio Gov. John Kasich headlined the first event for a group of California Republicans trying to push the party in a more moderate direction.

State Government

California GOP Identity Crisis On Display At State Convention

October 21, 2017 | Ben Adler

The California Republican Party is lost in an identity crisis, pitting the nationalistic wing against the party establishment. That split was on display at the state GOP’s convention this weekend. But many Republicans see problems with both.

State Government

Chad Mayes Considering Run For California Governor

October 20, 2017 | Ben Adler

Former Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes, who drew scorn and fury from party activists this summer after negotiating a cap-and-trade deal with Democrats, says he's not currently running for California governor, but won't "rule it out."

State Government

Calif. GOP Assembly Leader Still Fighting For His Job

August 21, 2017 | Ben Bradford

The top Republican in the California Assembly wants to take his party in a different direction, and it could cost him his job.

State Government

California Assembly Leaders Face Rebellions From Party Grassroots

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.

State Government

Could California Use Existing Money For Road Repairs?

April 5, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Republican state lawmakers say California should pay for its crumbling roads and bridges with existing funds, not a gas tax hike. We’ll take a look at those funds.

State Government

Republicans, Democrats Leave State Of The State With Different Impressions

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.

California Assembly Republicans Pick Leader, Delay Switch

September 2, 2015

(AP) - Republicans in the California state Assembly have chosen a new leader, but will delay the transition until next year.