Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Vince Fong discuss a number of topics including billions in new bond proposals, the EDD’s “high risk” status, reoccurring retail theft, a recent Senate leadership change, the insurance crisis, bad bills for public safety, and pending changes to the Mental Health Services Act.
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Vince Fong discuss a number of topics including billions in new bond proposals, the EDD’s “high risk” status, reoccurring retail theft, a recent Senate leadership change, the insurance crisis, bad bills for public safety, and pending changes to the Mental Health Services Act.
Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover
Cohost: Assemblyman Vince Fong
Proposed bonds, major borrowing
https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/article278353609.html
EDD added to list of high-risk agencies
https://www.kcra.com/article/edd-added-list-high-risk-agencies-california-state-auditor/44901900
Dicks sporting goods blames retail theft for reduced profits
Senate leadership change
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/28/new-leader-for-california-senate-closes-in-00113219
Wildfire and insurance
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/21/wildfires-california-politicians-00112016
Senate letter: https://src.senate.ca.gov/sites/src.senate.ca.gov/files/2023%20Caucus%20letter%20IC%20Lara%20Homeowners%20Insurance.pdf
Appropriations suspense hearing Sept 1st/Crime press conference Aug 31st
-SB 553 (Cortese) - Safety mandates on businesses
-SB 94 (Cortese) - Re-sentencing inmates serving life without parole
-SB 81 (Skinner/Becker) - Expanding the early release of felons
-ACA 4 (Bryan) - Allowing convicted felons to vote in prison
Suicide prevention and mental health: Devon Mathis speech
Video (1:34-2:51): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgeiXIPvoEc
MHSA discussion: Assembly Health Committee passes SB 326 (Eggman)
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/24/newsoms-mental-health-proposal-lost-key-mandate-00112502
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