Tom Sheehy and Assemblyman Josh Hoover Discuss Budget, AI and Capitol Transparency

Sheehy Strategy Group Principal Tom Sheehy recently returned to the Point of Order podcast with host Assemblyman Josh Hoover to discuss several major issues facing California policymakers and taxpayers.

Before diving into an extensive conversation on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision budget proposal, Sheehy and Hoover discussed legislation related to artificial intelligence, transparency concerns surrounding the Capitol Annex project, public safety legislation, California’s energy policies and other major political developments shaping the state.

During the budget discussion, Sheehy provided detailed analysis of California’s fiscal outlook, rising Medi-Cal costs, long-term spending pressures and the state’s projected out-year deficits. He also discussed broader economic concerns, including affordability challenges, business conditions and infrastructure priorities.