This week, Tim and Matt talk about how they celebrated America’s 250th birthday. Then they discuss the hot news at the State Capitol including the (finally) enacted 2026-27 state budget, a last-minuted budget provision shifting more power over education into the Governor’s office, Gov. Newsom coming out for a federal wealth tax, and a key former Newsom advisor wearing a wire on behalf of the FBI.
Why the New State Budget Strips Power From Tony Thurmond . . . And Other Big Capitol News
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