Lara Korte

Politico reporter covering California politics

California state politics reporter for Politico and co-author of POLITICO California Playbook

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President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors today as voters are increasingly worried about his age and debate performance.

Biden rallies Democrats as age concerns grow and polls favor Trump

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors today as voters are increasingly worried about his age and debate performance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California lawmakers revealed a slate of bills aimed at reducing retail theft. It’s an attempt to fight crime without violating Prop 47, the criminal justice reform passed in 2014.

Fight organized retail crime: CA Assembly lawmakers unveil plans

California lawmakers revealed a slate of bills aimed at reducing retail theft. It’s an attempt to fight crime without violating Prop 47, the criminal justice reform passed in 2014.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

Prop 1’s narrow lead is a disappointing show for Newsom

The CA governor has made the mental health and housing bill his signature piece of legislation in 2024.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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