A Conversation with California's Legislative Leadership

California’s four legislative leaders describe the most pressing issues to address in the next session. Kevin de León, Democratic state senate president pro tem; Jean Fuller, Republican state senate leader; Chad Mayes, Republican assembly leader; and Anthony Rendon, Democratic speaker of the assembly, concur on what the challenges are—despite differing views about how to meet them.

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PPIC’s Speaker Series on California’s Future invites leaders from across the political spectrum to participate critically, constructively, and collaboratively in public conversations. The purpose is to give Californians a better understanding of how our leaders are addressing the challenges facing our state.

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