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The executive branch of the state of California is overseen by the Office of the Governor and includes elected officials and administrators. The judicial branch includes the California Supreme Court and all the lower courts in the state, and it interprets and applies laws at state and local levels. The California Legislature has two branches—the State Assembly and the Senate—that vote on state laws and draft legislation.

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Roger Niello CA Senate 06:
Budget Spotlight - 04/04/2025

Budget Spotlight - 04/04/2025 dimmital Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:59
04/04/2025

Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh CA Senate 23:
Senator Valladares calls for sensible budget priorities including funding Prop. 36, supporting kids

Senator Valladares calls for sensible budget priorities including funding Prop. 36, supporting kids dimmital Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:43
04/04/2025

Shannon Grove CA Senate 12:
***Media Advisory*** Senator Grove, Jay Leno, classic car enthusiasts rally at State Capitol

***Media Advisory*** Senator Grove, Jay Leno, classic car enthusiasts rally at State Capitol SREPweb Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:01
04/04/2025

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From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education State of California

California’s Schools Chief Has a $200,000 Salary and a Side Gig

04/01/2025
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.

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Elections & Politics State of California

‘Broke Their Own Promise’: Republican Reparations Bill Is a Bad Sign for California’s Black Caucus

04/01/2025
At a time when the political climate calls for strong and steady leadership, many Black Californians are losing faith in the lawmakers they sent to Sacramento to deliver on a justice agenda anchored by reparations.

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Education State of California

Inside a $17 Billion Maintenance Backlog Plaguing California’s Universities

03/31/2025
Infrastructure issues at California’s public universities are hindering students and faculty’s ability to learn and work on campus. Lawmakers and system leaders are hoping more state support can help them bring down the $17 billion price tag to fix their academic buildings.

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Crime & Justice State of California

Money, Location Shape California’s Criminal Defense System to an Unconstitutional Level

03/30/2025
Californians accused of crimes have the right to an appointed defense attorney if they can’t afford to hire their own. In that way they are just like criminal defendants in every other state — protected, at least in theory, by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel.

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Environment Sustainability State of California

California to Use Satellites to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions

03/28/2025
The California Air Resources Board is going to spend $100 million to track greenhouse gas emissions with satellites.

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