Thursdays after Session

Thursdays after Session
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A weekly podcast about events in the California State Capitol. Hosted by Assemblyman Kevin Kiley.

Episodes

  1. 04/16/2017

    Episode 12: The Gas Tax

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses why he voted against increasing the gas tax.

  2. 03/27/2017

    Episode 11: The Committee Process

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses how committees work, using as case-studies the passage of two his bills through the Public Safety Committee and the Accountability and Administrative Review Committee.

  3. 03/19/2017

    Episode 10: College Affordability

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses a tuition freeze for the CSU schools, the CalGrant program, and capping out-of-state enrollment at the University of California.

  4. 03/06/2017

    Episode 9: Lowering the Bar

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses why Prop. 1 bond money has yet to be spent on water storage, and whether the California State Bar should lower standards for admission to the legal profession.

  5. 02/26/2017

    Episode 8: The Millennial Caucus

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the formation of the Assembly Millennial Caucus, transportation infrastructure, and daylight saving time.

  6. 02/19/2017

    Episode 7: The GOP Transportation Plan

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the Oroville Dam crisis, the GOP's transportation plan, and his bill to improve accountability for the $2 billion spent annually on California's mental healthcare programs.

  7. 02/12/2017

    Episode 6: The University of Chicago Resolution on Free Expression

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the outcome of Tuesday's court hearing denying placement of a sexually violent predator in Placer County. Also discussed are the state's emergency drought restrictions and the Assemblyman's resolution urging California public universities to adopt the University of Chicago Statement on Free Expression.

  8. 02/04/2017

    Episode 5: Crime and Punishment

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses public safety legislation, including a bill that would reform the legal process for releasing sexually violent predators.

  9. 01/29/2017

    Episode 4: An Unwarranted Tuition Increase

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses his new committee assignments, and Wednesday's press conference urging the UC Board of Regents not to raise student tuition.

  10. 01/22/2017

    Episode 3: Initiatives and their Discontents

    Assemblyman Kiley discuss two pieces of legislation he introduced on Thursday: one that would create more accurate summaries on the ballot for initiatives; another that would classify child molestation, animal cruelty, and violence against elders as violent crimes (thereby ensuring that offenders are not eligible for early release under Proposition 57).

  11. 01/15/2017

    Episode 2: A Tale of Two Attorney Generals

    Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the constitutionality of the California Legislature's decision to retain former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and the Assembly vote to confirm Congressman Xavier Becerra's appointment as Attorney General.

  12. 01/06/2017

    Episode 1

    In his inaugural podcast, Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses two bills introduced in the first few days of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session, as well as some of his legislative priorities for the upcoming year. Topics include drugged driving, high-speed rail, and free speech on college campuses.

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A weekly podcast about events in the California State Capitol. Hosted by Assemblyman Kevin Kiley.

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  • Creator
    Thursdays after Session
  • Years Active
    2017
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
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