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News Image by Anton Vierietin. by CORY JAYNES posted 07.14.2026 We are in a short lull in the legislative battle between Big Tech and Big Labor over the impact of AI on jobs in California. But when lawmakers return in a few weeks, they will deal with a plethora of measures aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized the workplace. First up are a number of bills sponsored by the California Labor Federation of Labor Unions.

Micheli Minute by CAPITOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 07.13.2026 Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome. Support for The Micheli Minute is provided by The McGeorge School of Law Capital Center for Law & Policy Want to see more stories like this? Sign up for The Roundup, the free daily newsletter about California politics from the editors of Capitol Weekly. Stay up to date on the news you need to know.

Podcast by CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST posted 07.13.2026 CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Today we welcome Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, an association that represents hundreds of technology and innovation companies in the birthplace of the computer revolution.

Opinion Single family homes under construction on an empty street by NEIL McCORMICK posted 07.13.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication.

Opinion California State Capitol building on a sunny day in Sacramento. Image by miroslav_1. by MARCELA MIRANDA posted 07.10.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — California’s immigrant communities know what it feels like to be targeted.

News by BRIAN JOSEPH posted 07.09.2026 While law and order historically has been a political priority in California, a union for special public safety professionals says current vacancies up and down the state show their jobs are undervalued by the Legislature — and its endangering residents.

Micheli Files Image by Vitalii Vodolazskyi by CHRIS MICHELI posted 07.09.2026 Initiative measures proposed by voters and approved at a statewide election can make changes to the state Constitution or statutes. Statutory initiatives can be amended by another statutory initiative approved by the voters at a statewide election.

Opinion Tractor with large chemicals tank working in the field and spraying pesticides in sunset. by KATHERINE LEVY posted 07.09.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication.

Opinion Aerial panorama landscape view of a large new build housing development on green belt land due to a housing shortage with characterless design for first time buyers by DON PERATA posted 07.08.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication.

Opinion Ground service before flight. Refueling of airplane at airport. by DANIEL A. LASHOF posted 07.07.2026 Capitol Weekly welcomes Opinions on California public policy or politics. Please read our guidelines for opinion pieces before submitting an Op-Ed. Submissions that do not adhere to our guidelines will not be considered for publication. OPINION — Aviation is one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonize.