Unfortunately for Governor Newsom, when he leaves office, he’s likely to leave his successor with a double-digit, billion-dollar structural budget deficit. The only way to avoid that fate would be to convince a Legislature dominated by progressive Democrats to enact major reductions in state spending — both now and in the future.
Read MoreJoin leading experts from the University of California to discuss Seismic Resiliency in California and policy options for the Legislature to consider.
Read MoreIn the final days of the 2025 legislative session, California lawmakers approved a sweeping reauthorization of the state’s landmark cap-and-trade program, now rebranded “cap-and-invest.”
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Read MoreThe fiscal committee deadline hit Friday, August 29. More than 250 bills were on the Assembly suspense file and over 420 in the Senate. After adjournment, both houses held their suspense hearings.
Read MoreThe fiscal committee deadline is coming up this Friday, August 29. Both houses of the Legislature will hear their respective suspense files in the Appropriations Committees.
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Tom Sheehy recently testified before the Assembly Education Committee, warning that proposed election changes would impose costly state mandates and undermine local control.
Read MoreSacramento politicians like to change election rules when they can’t win on the natural. Local governments should retain the right to conduct local elections the way they want.
Read MoreTom Sheehy breaks down what makes lobbying in California so complex — and why experienced advocacy can be the key to advancing your public policy goals.
Read MoreAssembly leadership wastes political capital and puts their members in a tough spot on child sex trafficking legislation AB 379.
Read MoreTom Sheehy testifies on the importance of local control in Senate Appropriations Committee on 5-12-25.
Read MoreSheehy Strategy Group is excited to introduce a new explainer video breaking down the role of California’s Governor.
Read MoreWhen the Legislature returns Monday April 21st, deadlines to move legislation come fast and furious!
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Sheehy Strategy Group is excited to introduce a new explainer video breaking down the role of California’s Lieutenant Governor.
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Check out our latest explainer video, in which we delve into the critical role of the California State Board of Equalization.
Read More12% fewer bills introduced in year one of the 2025-26 legislative session compared to the 2023-24
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Sheehy Strategy Group (SSG) is pleased to announce its relocation to a larger office in Downtown Sacramento. The new space, located in the 11th and L Street Building near the California State Capitol, will enable SSG to better serve its client base.
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There is a record number of new members in the 2025–26 California legislative session. Download the Sheehy Strategy Group new member guide for your use and review.
Read MoreRead the updated Sheehy Strategy Group report on November 2024 California-related election results.
Read MoreRead the Sheehy Strategy Group report on November 2024 California-related election results.
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