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November 22, 2025 By Alex Vassar

New Capitol Trivia Book Released

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the legislature’s only registered parliamentarian), Chris Micheli (a lobbyist and law professor), and Alex Vassar (Capitol historian and editor of JoinCalifornia.com) is a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California’s state government. Known for their collective expertise […]

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Legislation, Political Parties, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

November 4, 2025 By Alex Vassar

2026-2032 California Congressional Maps

In a statewide special election held on November 4th, California voters adopted new Congressional district maps to be used for the rest of the decade (until the redistricting following the 2030 Census).

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Redistricting, Top Stories

December 8, 2024 By Alex Vassar

Legislative Retirement

In December 2024, Assemblyman Corey Jackson introduced legislation (ACA 2 of 2024), the “Legislative Diversification Act”, which would create a retirement system for state lawmakers who served at least a decade. Of particular note is that the legislation is retroactive, requiring that the retirement system include “Members elected to or serving in the Legislature on […]

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Legislation, Propositions, State Assembly, State Senate, Term Limits

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New Capitol Trivia Book Released

November 22, 2025

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the … [Read More...]

2026-2032 California Congressional Maps

November 4, 2025

In a statewide special election held on November 4th, California voters adopted … [Read More...]

New 2025 “California Lawmaker” Released

December 14, 2024

The new edition of "California Lawmaker" by JoinCalifornia.com editor Alex … [Read More...]

Legislative Retirement

December 8, 2024

In December 2024, Assemblyman Corey Jackson introduced legislation (ACA 2 of … [Read More...]

Adding Candidates

March 7, 2024

When to add candidates to the election data is always an interesting question. … [Read More...]

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