Nicole Nixon
Politics Reporter for CapRadioNicole covers politics and government for CapRadio. Before moving to California, she won several awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, for her political reporting in her hometown of Salt Lake City. Besides public radio, Nicole is passionate about beautiful landscapes and breakfast burritos.
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California's governor and attorney general are backing a measure to bring the state's concealed carry laws in line with a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling — while banning guns in a swath of public places like parks and businesses. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his second term today by contrasting his leadership with that of Republican leaders.
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California lawmakers approved a final state budget on Wednesday totaling just over $300 billion.
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Sacramento's second mass shooting of the year took place over the weekend. Six people died. The shooting prompted President Biden to urge Congress to enact a set of gun control measures.
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Democratic state lawmakers are proposing a $400 tax rebate to address rising gas and living expenses.
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After much anticipation, California will lift its school mask mandate later this month.
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Republican lawmakers in California are trying to pull California out of the pandemic related State of Emergency. CapRadio's Nicole Nixon compiled this report.
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A Republican challenger has finally emerged against Governor Gavin Newsom this year.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mandating that all eligible students be vaccinated against COVD-19 once fully approved by the FDA. The requirement could take effect as early as January of 2022.
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Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan to send billions in state surplus dollars back to residents. Republicans who support recalling Newsom from office are questioning his timing.
