A weekly podcast about events in the California State Capitol. Hosted by Assemblyman Kevin Kiley.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses why he voted against increasing the gas tax.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses how committees work, using as case-studies the passage of two his bills through the Public Safety Committee and the Accountability and Administrative Review Committee.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses a tuition freeze for the CSU schools, the CalGrant program, and capping out-of-state enrollment at the University of California.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses why Prop. 1 bond money has yet to be spent on water storage, and whether the California State Bar should lower standards for admission to the legal profession.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the formation of the Assembly Millennial Caucus, transportation infrastructure, and daylight saving time.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the Oroville Dam crisis, the GOP's transportation plan, and his bill to improve accountability for the $2 billion spent annually on California's mental healthcare programs.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the outcome of Tuesday's court hearing denying placement of a sexually violent predator in Placer County. Also discussed are the state's emergency drought restrictions and the Assemblyman's resolution urging California public universities to adopt the University of Chicago Statement on Free Expression.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses public safety legislation, including a bill that would reform the legal process for releasing sexually violent predators.
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses his new committee assignments, and Wednesday's press conference urging the UC Board of Regents not to raise student tuition.
Assemblyman Kiley discuss two pieces of legislation he introduced on Thursday: one that would create more accurate summaries on the ballot for initiatives; another that would classify child molestation, animal cruelty, and violence against elders as violent crimes (thereby ensuring that offenders are not eligible for early release under Proposition 57).
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the constitutionality of the California Legislature's decision to retain former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and the Assembly vote to confirm Congressman Xavier Becerra's appointment as Attorney General.
In his inaugural podcast, Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses two bills introduced in the first few days of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session, as well as some of his legislative priorities for the upcoming year. Topics include drugged driving, high-speed rail, and free speech on college campuses.