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Author Archives: Laurel Rosenhall

Laurel covers California politics for CalMatters, with a focus on power and personalities in the statehouse. Her stories explain political dynamics in the Capitol and examine how money, advocacy and relationships shape the decisions that affect Californians. Laurel also hosts the Force Of Law podcast, which follows California's attempt to reduce police shootings. She joined CalMatters in 2015 after more than a dozen years as a reporter for the Sacramento Bee, where she covered state politics and education. Laurel is a native Californian and holds a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.

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A child’s death and the power of the dental lobby

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall April 13, 2016June 23, 2020

After their 6-year-old son died following a dental procedure, a Bay Area couple went to the California Legislature, hoping a new law could prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedy. What they’ve found, so far, is that dentists hold surprising sway in Sacramento. More, it seems, than grieving parents making a plea for change. The […]

A pivotal race for California Democrats

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall March 30, 2016June 23, 2020

Why your signature is worth more than ever

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall March 16, 2016June 23, 2020

New GOP leader wants to give ‘a hand up’

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall March 9, 2016June 23, 2020

Oil gears up for another climate fight

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall March 2, 2016June 23, 2020

Photo gallery: #WinLikeAGirl reception for women in California politics

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall February 23, 2016June 23, 2020

Female lobbying firm thrives in male-dominated Capitol

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall February 23, 2016June 23, 2020

How did Eric Linder win the left and the right?

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall February 10, 2016June 23, 2020

Legislators lock up bills to limit solitary confinement of juveniles

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall February 3, 2016June 23, 2020

Jerry Brown’s complicated relationship with environmentalists

Avatar by Laurel Rosenhall January 26, 2016June 23, 2020

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