Kathryn Palmer

Author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter from the San Francisco Chronicle.

CapCon California

Jul 24, 2026

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5 min read

The most fought-over bill next month?

Also, deadly ICE shootings renew attention on ‘No Kings’ bill.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

New bill tackles detention center transparency

Jul 22, 2026

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5 min read

New bill tackles detention center transparency

Also, the heat is still on the DMV over revoked driver tests.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

Chuck daylight savings? California already weighed in.

Jul 17, 2026

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5 min read

Chuck daylight savings? California already weighed in.

Also, a California bill is a hot topic in the U.S. Senate.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

Efforts to address sexual misconduct face headwinds

Jul 15, 2026

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6 min read

Efforts to address sexual misconduct face headwinds

Also, Newsom signs disputed DMV bill.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

As data center plans ramp up, so do bills to rein them in

Jul 10, 2026

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5 min read

As data center plans ramp up, so do bills to rein them in

Also, Planned Parenthood’s (uncharacteristic) anti-billionaire tax allies.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

Jul 8, 2026

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5 min read

Newsom’s housing crackdown

Also, this lawmaker wants a ‘no’ vote on her own measure.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

What does $351 billion get you? Newsom’s final state budget

Jul 1, 2026

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4 min read

What does $351 billion get you? Newsom’s final state budget

Also, November’s ballot propositions get their numbers.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

Eleventh-hour deals and last-minute votes

Jun 26, 2026

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5 min read

Eleventh-hour deals and last-minute votes

Ballot measures faced a Thursday deadline. Here's what made it, and what didn't.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

California Dems rally around Newsom

Governor's allegation of DOJ probes ripples across Sacramento and beyond.

Kathryn Palmer

CapCon California

Jun 12, 2026

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4 min read

It's budget crunch time

Also, housing developers raise alarm over ICE detention center bills.

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