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August 23, 2026 By Alex Vassar

Legislative Encyclopedia Released

The Encyclopedia of the California State Legislature is a comprehensive reference work that documents the people, structure, and institutional evolution of California’s lawmaking body. It features detailed biographies of thousands of legislators who have served in the State Assembly and State Senate, capturing their backgrounds, terms of service, leadership roles, and legislative contributions. In addition […]

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December 21, 2025 By Alex Vassar

How Big a Footprint?

The State Controller’s latest Active State Employees by Agency / Facility report had some interesting information. Two items in particular that are worth noting: How many positions does each constitutional body oversee?Governor – 233,608 employeesAttorney General – 5,443 employeesSuperintendent of Public Instruction – 2,428 employeesCourts – 1,673 employees Divided into Supreme Court (130), Judicial Council […]

Filed Under: California law, Constitutional Officers, Current Research, Top Stories

November 22, 2025 By Alex Vassar

New Capitol Trivia Book Released

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the legislature’s only registered parliamentarian), Chris Micheli (a lobbyist and law professor), and Alex Vassar (Capitol historian and editor of JoinCalifornia.com) is a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California’s state government. Known for their collective expertise […]

Filed Under: California law, Current Research, Legislation, Political Parties, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

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Legislative Encyclopedia Released

August 23, 2026

The Encyclopedia of the California State Legislature is a comprehensive … [Read More...]

How Big a Footprint?

December 21, 2025

The State Controller's latest Active State Employees by Agency / Facility report … [Read More...]

New Capitol Trivia Book Released

November 22, 2025

The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the … [Read More...]

2026-2032 California Congressional Maps

November 4, 2025

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The highest vote count for a State Senator was in 1958, when Richard Richards ran unopposed for reelection and won with more than 1.4 million votes. At the time, State Senate districts were apportioned by county rather than population, and Richards represented the entirety of Los Angeles County (which now contains parts of 14 Senate […]

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