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As his time as governor comes to an end, Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a life-or-death decision: whether to commute the sentences of the 547 men and 18 women in state prison who have been condemned to death. There is good reason to believe Newsom will take that step, and there is reason to believe he won’t. Neither he nor his aides are telegraphing his plan. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/governor-could-grant-clemency-in-565-death-penalty-cases-or-not/
Xavier Becerra outraised his Republican opponent for governor by more than two to one in donations of $1,000 or more during the first half of August, as Sacramento’s inside players continued betting heavily on the Democratic frontrunner to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/becerra-laps-hilton-in-the-money-race/
The California Legislature's combined 57 standing committees (32 in the Assembly and 25 in the Senate) have addressed 1,846 bills (1,263 ABs and 583 SBs) during the 2026 Legislative Session. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/chart-of-2026-bill-volume-of-california-legislative-committees/
As lawmakers race toward the end of the legislative session, AB 2575 is just one of many AI-related bills on the docket for them to consider. But amid the countless discussions currently surrounding AI, AB 2575 addresses one issue that may not immediately come to mind: the rights of healthcare workers using these systems. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/ab-2575-rage-against-the-machine/
A measure aimed at protecting people’s privacy has instead become one of the most heavily discussed bills of 2026 among California law firms as debate over the proposal has become focused on what some see as a surprising topic: immigration. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/sb-690-predation-or-privacy/
It was another busy week around the Capitol filled with intrigue and infighting as lawmakers lurch toward the end of session. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/capitol-briefs-meet-the-new-boss-not-the-same-as-the-old-boss/
What one thing should Gavin Newsom focus on the most to solidify his legacy as governor? Our experts weigh in. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/experts-expound-newsoms-legacy/
