Blueprint for California Advocates Newsletter

You could spend ten years working the halls of the Capitol to learn these lessons.

Or you could read this newsletter.

High-value conversations with advocacy leaders and lawmakers who share their insight and tactical advice on what it really takes for your legislative and political campaigns to succeed.

Kristina Bas Hamilton Kristina Bas Hamilton

A lesson in greenwashing

As I write this the California Senate and Assembly are quickly moving through all remaining bills as today marks the last day of the 2021 legislative session.

After today, lawmakers head back to their districts and all eyes turn to Governor Newsom.

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Kristina Bas Hamilton Kristina Bas Hamilton

If you think all moderate Dems vote the same way, think again

I was able to catch the Assembly floor debate on SB 2 (Bradford), which would create a state decertification process for police officers who engage in serious abuse of civilians. California is one of only 5 states that does NOT have a decert process for law enforcement. Remember that the next time someone says California is the most evolved state in the country.

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