E46: End of Session, Journalism Bill, and Gen Z’s Distrust of Government

Point of Order with Assemblyman Josh Hoover

Point of Order with Assemblyman Josh Hoover

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Capitol Director Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including the last week of legislative session, his bill to increase accountability over homelessness spending, the Phone-Free Schools Act, the revival of a bill to expand early prison release, a deal on an effort to fund journalism, Generation Z’s distrust of government, parents using Waymo to get their kids to school, the latest news in Matthew Perry’s death, driver’s licenses coming to digital wallets, and the latest numbers on Prop. 36.

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E46: End of Session, Journalism Bill, and Gen Z’s Distrust of Government

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E67: New Minority Leader, Newsom’s Trip to South Carolina, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Leticia Castillo 43:07

11 days ago43:07

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Leticia Castillo discuss a number of topics including Leticia’s journey to the Legislature, whether or not Josh should run a marathon, a leadership change in the Assembly, how charter schools are thriving despite harmful state policies, California’s new housing agency, Governor Newsom’s presidential soft launch in South Carolina, and other stories of the week. The Point of Order Podcast will be breaking for the summer and will return on Wednesday, August 20th! Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo Assemblyman Heath Flora elected as next minority leader of the Assembly Republican Caucus https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article310246950.html Buffeted by change, California charter schools continue to grow amid scrutiny https://edsource.org/2025/buffeted-by-change-california-charter-schools-continue-to-grow-amid-scrutiny/736350 California, epicenter of the nation’s housing crisis, is finally getting a housing agency https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/07/california-construction-unions-housing-2/ Sick of loud ads on Netflix? A proposed California law would turn down the volume https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/07/california-streaming-service-ad-volume/ California will not block trans athletes from school sports, defying White House https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article310155150.html Online fantasy sports platforms may soon be illegal in California https://www.kcra.com/article/online-fantasy-sports-platforms-california/65196468 California legislators propose bipartisan immigration principles amid federal tension https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article309893295.html Opinion: How California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas “has failed on every front” https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article309734050.html Clip of the Week: Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role Clip: https://x.com/MarcoFoster_/status/1942746099275485382 Background: https://apnews.com/article/gavin-newsom-south-carolina-democratic-primary-d04d1f313fbe7697aa31785e0e47440b Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Leticia Castillo on X (@asmcastillo) https://x.com/asmcastillo Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E66: CEQA Reform Bill, Gas Tax Hike, and Country Music w/ Teresa Trujillo 59:08

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his chief of staff Teresa Trujillo discuss a number of topics including the passage of a major CEQA reform bill, Newsom’s delicate embrace of the “abundance” movement, another gas tax increase, what’s good in country music, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo Gov. Newsom conditionally signs California budget as legislature closes $12B deficit https://www.kcra.com/article/california-legislature-closes-12b-deficit-june-27/65229284 ‘Abundance’ movement hits a labor wall in California https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/26/abundance-movement-hits-a-labor-wall-in-california-00428602 California gas prices expected to jump in July: Here’s why and how it will hit your pocketbook https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-25/ready-for-a-summer-road-trip-heres-why-a-visit-to-the-gas-pump-could-cost-you-more-in-july State senator wants new Sacramento housing agency. These mayors are against it https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/homeless/article309519855.html Sacramento may ban homeless from sleeping at City Hall at mayor’s request https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/homeless/article309333615.html State workers get a reprieve from Newsom’s return-to-office mandate https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/06/return-to-office-pecg/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article309421930.html Capitol Weekly Opinion: AB 1043 risks isolating LGBTQ+ youth even further https://capitolweekly.net/ab-1043-risks-isolating-lgbtq-youth-even-further/ Clip of the week; DeMaio interrupted 4 times on the Assembly Floor https://x.com/asmdemaiooffice/status/1937260998408437793?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng LA Times Opinion: By stooping to conquer, Sacramento Democrats show their pettiness and arrogance https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-06-29/california-politics-democrats-legislature-carl-demaio Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E65: Budget Passage, New Pro Tem, and LA Unrest w/ Asm. Heath Flora 50:28

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heath Flora discuss a number of topics including the formation of the new Capital Caucus, a brief overview of the recently passed state budget framework, the new Senate pro tem, federal action that will suspend California’s gas car ban, Governor Newsom’s lawsuit frenzy, the unrest going on in LA, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Heath Flora Brief California budget overview https://src.senate.ca.gov/content/california-republican-legislators-offer-common-sense-budget-priorities-funding-proposition Clock ticks on progressives’ tax push https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/06/04/clock-ticks-on-progressives-tax-push-00384582 California Gov. Gavin Newsom is floating a federal tax boycott https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-gavin-newsom-federal-tax-boycott-trump-what-to-know/ Monique Limon selected as next leader of the Senate https://calmatters.org/politics/capitol/2025/06/california-senate-leadership-limon/ President signs bill combatting California’s gas-powered vehicle ban https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/06/california-sues-trump-blocking-clean-air-rules-cars/ California lawsuit tracker https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-trump-lawsuits/ How unelected agencies hide the ball on their costly plans https://capitolweekly.net/how-unelected-agencies-hide-the-ball-on-their-costly-plans/ Fix50 delayed again, and over budget https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-fix-50-highway-project-delays/64948394?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot Clip of the week: “Watching cars burn” https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1932046509572321410 LA overwhelmed by vandalism and unrest https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-09/la-me-downtown-la-immigration-violence Newsom “basking in the feud” https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article308400800.html Senator Padilla disrupts press conference https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-06-12/sen-alex-padilla-handcuffed-by-federal-agents-at-immigration-press-conference Appeals court leaves National Guard under control of federal government https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/06/los-angeles-marines-newsom-lawsuit/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Heath Flora on X (@HeathFloraCA) https://x.com/heathfloraca Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E64: Suspense Hearing, Cost Drivers, and CARB Clash w/ Chris Micheli 52:21

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and longtime Capitol insider Chris Micheli discuss a number of topics including the appropriations suspense hearing, the Legislature’s absent affordability agenda, the US Senate vote to overturn California’s gas car ban, a committee clash with CARB, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Chris Micheli, Snodgrass & Micheli Micheli Minute https://capitolweekly.net/category/micheli-minute/ Micheli Files https://capitolweekly.net/category/micheli-files/ Appropriations suspense hearing https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/05/california-legislature-budget-deficit-suspense-file/ https://www.sacbee.com/site-services/newsletters/capitol-morning/article307073006.html#campaignName=sacramento_political_newsletter https://capitolweekly.net/capitol-briefs-suspense-by-the-numbers/ California Legislature still has no plan to address the cost of living and affordability https://www.kcra.com/article/california-legislature-no-plans-affordability/64946654 California Assembly Passes Landmark Bill to Counter K-12 Antisemitism https://jpac-cal.org/2025/05/29/with-68-0-vote-california-assembly-passes-landmark-bill-to-counter-k-12-antisemitism/ US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/05/california-electric-car-mandate-senate-revoke-waiver/ Businesses seek to overturn hotel and airport wage hikes by forcing a citywide election https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-30/hotel-airport-wage-referendum Nine of the 10 least affordable cities in the nation to buy a home are in California https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article306926426.html No California city cracks top 100 of US News’ Best Places to Live https://ktla.com/news/california/no-california-city-cracks-top-100-of-us-news-best-places-to-live/ A rescued California black bear cub being raised by humans dressed as bears https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-24/an-abandoned-cub-was-rescued-from-the-woods-now-hes-being-raised-by-humans-dressed-as-bears How a California wine company created the nation’s bestselling spirit https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/high-noon-hard-seltzer-gallo-20303584.php Clip of the week: California lawmakers, regulators clash over closure of oil refineries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRmm4DMPcJ4 California Democrat urges Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph to resign https://www.kcra.com/article/california-democrat-urges-air-resources-board-chair-resign/64929144 https://www.kcra.com/article/california-lawmakers-regulators-clash-oil-refineries/64909946 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Chris Micheli on X (@chrismicheli) https://x.com/chrismicheli Learn more about Chris Micheli: https://www.chrismicheli.com/ Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E63: Breaking Down the May Revise Budget w/ Tom Sheehy 56:42

10 weeks ago56:42

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s May Revise budget, a legislative victory for protecting minors, LA’s $30 minimum wage proposal, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful’s thoughts on high-speed rail, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group New Pope https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-05-09/pope-leo-xiv-news Democratic leadership changes course, will allow felony to protect teens https://www.kcra.com/article/california-assembly-democrats-reverse-course-teen-sex-solicitation-bill/64691470 Californians say Newsom is more focused on boosting presidential prospects than fixing state https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-07/la-times-igs-poll-newsom-californians-issues California gas prices may soon go up. Republicans want Gavin Newsom to act https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article305835536 California released 15,000 prisoners early during COVID. New data reveals what happened to many of them https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/05/california-covid-prisoner-release/ L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for hotels, despite warnings from tourism industry https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-14/council-hikes-hotel-minimum-wage-despite-warnings-from-tourism-companies Katie Porter slams high speed rail, then back tracks https://ktla.com/news/politics/inside-california-politics/i-dont-think-we-should-bs-california-voters-katie-porter-slams-ca-high-speed-rail-project/ Clip of the week: Newsom budget https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1922842782135198131?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng May Revise Overview https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook-pm/2025/05/14/newsom-may-revise-00350607 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/SheehyStrategy Learn more about the Sheehy Strategy Group: https://www.sheehystrategygroup.com Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E62: Protecting Minors and Improving Literacy w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez 40:00

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including a bill that will further increase the cost of fuel in California, legislation that will impact solar customers, improving literacy in our state, defending school choice, protecting 16 and 17 year olds from being purchased for sex, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez “Make polluters pay” legislation passes https://theclimatecenter.org/our-work/bill-tracker/ab-1243-addis-polluters-pay-climate-superfund-act/ Zbur: https://x.com/asmrepublicans/status/1914810002742894681?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Fight intensifies over bill by former Edison executive to gut rooftop solar credits https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-04-23/fight-intensifies-over-bill-to-gut-rooftop-solar-credits Major literacy bill passes https://calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2025/04/phonics-california-reading/ Anti-charter school bill threatens educational access for students https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/2025/05/03/guest-column-dont-dismantle-whats-working-in-public-education/83390103007/ Clip of the week: Protecting 16 and 17 year olds from being purchased for sex Video: https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1918004057811128663?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Background: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-democratic-party-runs-misleading-ads-child-sex-solicitation/64671913 https://www.kcra.com/article/california-newsom-push-ab-379-felony-sex-trafficking/64625355 https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/05/02/goooooaaaaallllll-assembly-dems-keep-scoring-for-republicans-00323013 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) https://x.com/AsmJeffGonzalez Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E61: Refinery Closures, AI Chatbots, and Katy Perry’s Space Ride 50:42

14 weeks ago50:42

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his team discuss a number of topics including the impacts of another refinery closure in California, a new effort to unionize ride share drivers, AI chatbots, the future of Cap and Trade, new polling from Politico, Katy Perry’s trip to space, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohosts: Sara Hilliker and Enrique Govea Effort to blame oil companies for natural disasters stalls https://apnews.com/article/california-climate-lawsuits-big-oil-disasters-fd1fe9b9cb98f30385c206eeb59894f4 Valero announces refinery closure https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/refinery-closures-gas-prices-20279856.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral https://investorvalero.com/news/news-details/2025/Valero-Announces-Notice-to-the-California-Energy-Commission-Regarding-its-Benicia-California-Refinery/default.aspx New effort launched to unionize Uber drivers https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/04/gig-worker-unionize-labor/ Bill introduced to regulate AI chatbots https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-09/parents-worry-about-ai-chatbots-how-california-lawmakers-are-trying-to-tackle-child-safety-concerns What is the future of Cap and Trade? https://calmatters.org/environment/climate-change/2025/04/trump-order-california-climate-laws/ Insurance commissioner bucks RTO mandate https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article303784501.html Poll from POLITICO and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center https://polisci.berkeley.edu/news/partnership-between-jack-citrin-center-public-opinion-research-and-politico https://www.politico.com/newsletters/californiaplaybook Barbara Lee wins Oakland Mayor’s race https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/19/barbara-lee-wins-oakland-mayors-race-00299711 Clip of the Week: Katy Perry goes to space Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod @MattWallace888 Katy Perry says she feels “connected to the strong divine feminine” after her 10 minute space flight ..Rai ji.. (@Vinod_r108) x.com…

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E60: Dems Leave X, Gas Price Study, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. David Tangipa 51:21

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and David Tangipa discuss a number of topics including David’s roots in North Highlands to his time playing football at Fresno State, the Assembly Democrats’ eXodus, a new bill that would provide a CEQA exemption for housing, what’s really driving California’s sky high gas prices, the harms caused by “harm reduction,” the recent hearing on girls’ sports, Newsom’s recent appearance on Bill Maher, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman David Tangipa Assembly Dems flee X https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1905369099582275690?s=61 New bill would give CEQA exemption to housing https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/ceqa-infill-housing-wicks/ New study finds building multi family housing in California costs twice as much as Texas https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3743-1.html Policies, not greed, driving California’s sky-high gas prices, study finds https://ktla.com/news/california/policies-not-price-gouging-to-blame-for-californias-soaring-gas-prices-study-finds/ “Landmark” price gouging law proves to be dog and pony show https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article303028299.html San Francisco changes rules on “harm reduction” and giving out clean needles https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/02/moronic-nonprofit-slams-luries-new-rule-on-free-drug-supplies/ Newsom reacts to hearing on girls’ sports https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article303347336.html Clip of the week: Newsom asked about High Speed Rail on Bill Maher https://x.com/ericabbenante/status/1905809890540691524?s=61 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman David Tangipa on X (@asmtangipa) https://x.com/AsmTangipa Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E59: Bears, Insurance, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Heather Hadwick 52:11

17 weeks ago52:11

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heather Hadwick discuss a number of topics including Heather’s journey to the Legislature, bears & wolves, MLB opening day, solving the insurance crisis, CalFire’s new fire hazard maps, another proposed PG&E rate increase, the Menendez brothers resentencing, the COVID 5-year anniversary, Newsom mailing phones to CEOs, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Clip of the Week: Insurance Commissioner says new regulations will bring down rates by end of 2026 https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1902582942431637909?s=61 Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/ricardo-lara-testifies-california-insurance-crisis/64235775 Cal fire hazard maps expand in latest release https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/calfire-maps-hazard-california/ Another PG&E rate increase request https://www.kcra.com/article/pge-rate-request-california-investors/64247177 Menendez brothers resentencing https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-10/hochman-menendez-brothers-resentencing Is bipartisanship rare? https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/03/bipartisan-legislation-california-politics/ California schools 5 years post-COVID https://edsource.org/2025/five-years-later-moments-that-defined-covid-19s-impact-on-education-in-california/727629 New desalination technology being tested in CA https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-03-21/desalination-tech-tested Newsom sends burner phones to California CEOs https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article302266714.html Nearly 50% of CA voters would support a Republican governor https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article302530709.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick on X (@hhadwickAD1) https://x.com/hhadwickAD1 Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E58: Agriculture, Newsom’s New Podcast, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Ali Macedo 57:46

20 weeks ago57:46

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Ali Macedo discuss a number of topics including Ali’s journey to the Legislature, the importance of supporting agriculture, new homelessness data from the nonpartisan LAO, a bill that would fundamentally change self-defense law in California, a new Assembly report on permitting reform, and their reactions to Governor Gavin Newsom’s new podcast. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Ali Macedo Newsom touts new website created to track homelessness spending https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1894135627806859682?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Actual results on homelessness from the nonpartisan LAO https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/1897488909392851230?s=61 New audit finds LA severely lacking in homelessness oversight https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-06/court-ordered-audit-finds-flaws-in-l-a-citys-homeless-services New “Responsibility to Shelter” policy would give people 3 chances to accept services https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/san-jose-responsibility-to-shelter-initiative/3811316/ AB 1333 (Zbur) would dramatically change self-defense law in CA https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/californias-self-defense-bill-causes-controversy/103-b162d8f9-376d-40f1-9502-355370d653c1# Yolo DA comments: https://x.com/jeffreisig/status/1898777357235953931 New report emphasizes how hard it is to build in CA https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/california-construction-permitting-wicks/ Clips of the week: This is Newsom Podcast debuts w/ Charlie Kirk as guest Clip 1: https://x.com/collinrugg/status/1897652497285533839?s=61 Clip 2: https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1897652344558584276?s=61 Clip 3: https://x.com/jackposobiec/status/1897692031322906669?s=61 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Ali Macedo on X (@AsmwomanMacedo) https://x.com/asmwomanmacedo Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E57: Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Steve Jobs, and Bigfoot w/ Asm. Greg Wallis 1:00:02

22 weeks ago1:00:02

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including how the state’s low carbon fuel standard harms affordability, the legislative bill deadline, natural gas bans, a big city shift on homelessness, enforcing Prop. 36, Californians support of high speed rail, state-owned oil refineries, new baseball rules, Bigfoot, and other stories of the week. New baseball rules ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-passes-two-rules-changes-for-2025-season-one-on-shifts-and-one-on-replay-per-report/⁠ ⁠https://www.npr.org/2025/02/20/nx-s1-5304103/mlb-ball-strike-umpire-abs-challenge⁠ The bill deadline has passed, how many bills are there with the new 35 bill limit? ⁠https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/1893165160682135801?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ Bigfoot proposed as state cryptid ⁠https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article300522299.html⁠ LCFS rules, which would raise gas prices, rejected by state legal office ⁠https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/02/california-new-fuel-rules-rejected-state-legal-office-gas-prices/⁠ Legislative Republicans raise affordability concerns about bans on natural gas ⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0oduuajcrqqs15wyazvfp/Letter-to-DOE_2725_1.pdf?rlkey=fmn0j0k5orkxcq8xjo8vmwihx&st=n7a213tv&dl=0⁠ San Jose shifting its strategy on homelessness ⁠https://www.kqed.org/news/12026437/san-jose-mayor-proposes-permanent-shift-homeless-funding-from-housing-shelter⁠ Fremont passes new ordinance on homeless encampments ⁠https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/fremont-camping-ban-ordinance-folo/⁠ Counties face challenges implementing Prop. 36 ⁠https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/02/prop-36-arrests-treatment/⁠ Do Californians actually support High Speed Rail? ⁠https://ktla.com/news/california/majority-of-californians-still-support-high-speed-rail-project-polling-shows/⁠ Latino Republicans launch bipartisan Hispanic Caucus ⁠https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/1889722728824885306?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ California now considering state-owned oil refineries ⁠https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-02-16/is-california-government-considering-oil-refinery-takeovers-yes-it-is⁠ Newsom vows to veto expansion of California Sanctuary State law ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/13/newsom-sanctuary-law-trump-00204012⁠ LA fires spark new proposals on streamlining building permits ⁠https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/la-fires-building-permits/⁠ California homeowners will be charged to cover FAIR plan shortfall ⁠https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/02/homeowners-insurance-costs-rising-in-california-fair-plan/⁠ State Farm rate hike request shot down by Insurance Commissioner ⁠https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/02/regulator-stops-california-home-insurance-price-hike/⁠ Bills to crack down on looting introduced by Democrats and Republicans ⁠https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-12/lawmakers-want-to-target-wildfire-looters-is-it-just-another-chance-to-be-tough-on-crime⁠ New statewide maps label over 2 million acres of local land as “high” or “very high” fire danger ⁠https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2025/02/california-wildlfires-high-hazard-new-maps/⁠ Satirical Relief: Latest Babylon Bee headlines ⁠https://babylonbee.com/news⁠ CA Innovation Coin to feature Steve Jobs ⁠https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/02/19/california-nominates-steve-jobs-for-its-american-innovation-coin-1-coin-to-be-produced-by-u-s-mint/⁠ ⁠https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-innovation-dollar-coins/⁠ Clip of the Week: Steve Jobs on what separates the people who do things from the people that just dream about doing them ⁠https://x.com/sahilbloom/status/1791432472074260733?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) ⁠https://x.com/joshua_hoover⁠ Follow Assemblyman Greg Wallis on X (@AsmWallis) ⁠https://x.com/asmwallis⁠ Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) ⁠https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E56: Special Session Recap, Super Bowl Reactions, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez 50:19

24 weeks ago50:19

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover interviews newly elected Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez and they discuss a number of topics including why Jeff ran for office, their Super Bowl reactions, a recap of Special Session, making wildfires a priority, California’s falling test scores, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez Clip of the Week: DunKings commercial ⁠https://youtu.be/W5VzQ8OV3X0⁠ Supermajority approves $50 million to counter new administration ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/california-trump-lawsuits-immigrant-aid-00202256⁠ Newsom signing statement ⁠https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1888019784283078918?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ High speed rail on the brink of extinction? ⁠https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/02/high-speed-rail-trump-train/⁠ Nuclear power being explored as a solution to California’s energy needs ⁠https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/artificial-intelligence-is-bringing-nuclear-power-back-from-the-dead-maybe-even-in-california/⁠ Nation Report Card student test scores ⁠https://edsource.org/2025/california-still-lags-behind-pre-pandemic-reading-and-math-scores-on-national-assessment/725806⁠ Legislature and Newsom get only “B” grades on environmental scorecard in 2024 ⁠https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article299393474.html#:~:text=California%20lawmakers%20notched%20key%20environmental,California%20Environmental%20Voters%20annual%20scorecard⁠ Newsom executive order on water ⁠https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-newsom-water-san-joaquin-valley-tariffs/⁠ Investigators narrow in on cause of Palisades fire ⁠https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-30/inside-the-intense-search-for-what-or-who-started-the-palisades-fire⁠ New taxes to fund fire fighting and prevention? ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/02/funds-to-fight-fires-california-00201873?nname=california-playbook&nid=00000150-384f-da43-aff2-bf7fd35a0000&nrid=00000172-7624-ddb4-ad72-7facb1dc0002⁠ LA wildfire recovery czar will now work for free ⁠https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-08/critics-assail-decision-to-pay-recovery-czar-500-000-over-90-days⁠ Bipartisan bill introduced to fund CalFire year round ⁠https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2025/02/la-fires-firefighters/⁠ Newsom and Musk both express concerns about the California Coastal Commision ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/16/elon-musk-gavin-newsom-common-cause-los-angeles-fires-00198576⁠ Protesters shut down LA freeway ⁠https://ktla.com/news/local-news/massive-protest-against-trump-deportations-forms-near-downtown-l-a-lapd-calls-it-non-permitted/⁠ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) ⁠https://x.com/joshua_hoover⁠ Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) ⁠https://x.com/asmjeffgonzalez⁠ Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) ⁠https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E55: 2025 Predictions, Inauguration, and Wildfire Prevention w/ Asm. Joe Patterson 56:12

26 weeks ago56:12

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including their predictions for 2025, Joe’s inauguration trip, Governor Newsom’s brief meeting with President Trump in Southern California, the ongoing legislative special session, wildfire prevention, the TikTok ban, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Clip of the Week: Governor Newsom meets President Trump outside Air Force 1 in Southern California https://x.com/specnews1socal/status/1882951370505900506?s=61 Special session: $50 million to fight incoming administration https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-trump-legal-fees-fund/ Supermajority won’t link “Trump-proofing” fund and LA fire aid after pressure mounts https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298588128.html Palisades reservoir was empty when fires hit https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-22/why-has-a-reservoir-in-palisades-stood-empty-for-a-year 10 legislators hold healing circle at State Capitol https://x.com/eytanwallace/status/1881892840000880675?s=61 False reports of immigration enforcement https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article298476158.html California abandons clean truck rules https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/01/trump-california-withdraws-diesel-clean-air-rules/ Protect Girls Sports Act introduced https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-16/new-republican-bill-would-ban-transgender-girls-from-high-school-sports-in-california Labor vs. AI fight intensifies https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/unions-plot-ai-strategy/ TikTok ban upheld, then put on hold https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-17/tiktok-ban-whats-next Newsom talks tough on efficiency, despite growing government https://calmatters.org/politics/capitol/2025/01/gavin-newsom-spending-california-trump/ Predictions for 2025 https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/galleries/ten-predictions-for-2025/24/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Joe Patterson on X (@Patterdude) https://x.com/patterdude Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E54: Governor’s Budget, LA Fires & Social Media Censorship w/ Tom Sheehy 57:07

28 weeks ago57:07

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s budget release, LA’s devastating fires, the Supermajority’s special session, Zuckerberg on censorship, New Year’s resolutions, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Devastating fires hit southern California https://apnews.com/article/california-fires-things-to-know-winds-f93d41dc901e352b63e86ab67ef7790e Fire hydrants: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-09/california-fires-water-supply-problems Mistaken alert: https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/technical-glitch-triggers-mass-evacuation-warning-20025869.php Senate insurance chair remains vacant amid corruption probe: https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-democrat-senate-bribery-investigation/ The Supermajority’s Special Session https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298253818.html $50 million deal struck: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/01/newsom-and-legislative-leaders-strike-50m-deal-to-trump-proof-california-00197729 Republicans call for session on fire and insurance: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/769oveypmi09fd9pxadp2/Letter-on-Special-Session-on-the-State-of-Insurance_11025_1.pdf New public safety chair https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article297898793.html Prop. 36 having an immediate impact https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298008928.html Homelessness up another 3% in 2024 https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2025/01/hud-pit-count-2024/ 2 big lawsuits to kick off the year: -Tribes sue cardrooms over gaming under new SB 549 framework https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-casinos-sue-cardrooms/ -Business groups sue over new law limiting free speech in the workplace https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/01/meeting-law-suit/ Clip of the Week: Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg explains why they are changing how their platform handles content moderation https://x.com/warclandestine/status/1877792936609370183?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Overview of the Governor’s budget announcement https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/gavin-newsom-2025-california-budget/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298309438.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/sheehystrategy Download Sheehy Strategy Group’s 2025 Guide to the New Members of the Legislature: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c38d21471069918a14539ff/t/674f67fdeb89fa79ecdba0b5/1733257225984/LegislativeGuide2025.pdf Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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E53: California Forestry Association 47:59

34 weeks ago47:59