Inside the Capitol

Will state stick ‘Team Biden’ firm with $35 million tab after Yee balks at Padilla vote contract?

Documents obtained by CalMatters reveal a behind-the-scenes look at a controversial no-bid contract — and a showdown between two of California’s most ambitious politicians.

The young Republican lawyer taking on California’s governor

Democrats divided: Newsom’s family-leave plan faces resistance from his own party

#MeToo claims filed against Democratic lawmaker, but will investigations follow?

Gov. Dad: Family leave job protections expanded in bill backed by Newsom

Budget deal shields neediest Californians, shifts burden to middle class

Assembly to Newsom: Don’t count on feds to rescue California from deep budget cuts

How Newsom budget yanks back Medi-Cal health care gains for low-income residents

Gov. Newsom: Coronavirus testing way up, but state’s nursing homes still lagging

Lawmakers told half-billion dollar Blue Flame mask deal thwarted by suspicious bankers

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