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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel to discuss some cool things going on in the city, Tesla’s flying roadster, new laws on e-bikes, and other stories of the week. Folsom ballot measures https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/city-clerk-s-office/elections-2 Clip of the week: Musk unveils flying Tesla https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2110901393238474863?s=20 California test scores creep up, but still fail to offset pandemic setbacks six years later https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-15/latest-california-student-test-scores-results High-speed rail board limits CEO contract authority after $600,000 travel scandal https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/10/california-high-speed-rail-board-contracts/ California’s biggest state worker union authorizes strike in Newsom’s last months https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/10/seiu-local-1000-strike-authorization/ Deadly e-bike crashes shaped 3 new California safety laws. Here’s what they do https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/10/newsom-signs-ebike-safety-law/ Learn more about the City of Folsom https://www.folsom.ca.us Follow the City of Folsom on X (@CityOfFolsom) https://x.com/cityoffolsom Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Chief of Staff Teresa Trujillo to discuss Gavin Newsom’s final bill signing deadline as governor. Clip of the week: Newsom reacts to signing so many bills https://x.com/ZavalaA/status/2105536902141206664?s=20 What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California? https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/09/what-did-newsom-sign-in-final-year-as-governor/ Newsom on 2028 timeline: ‘There’s no such thing as a deadline’ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/30/gavin-newsom-2028-timeline-fate-01100982 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Tino Rossi, President of Swing Strategies, to break down the 2026 California Ballot Propositions. Secretary of State Voter Guide for Qualified 2026 Statewide Ballot Measures https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/qualified-ballot-measures CalMatters 2026 Proposition Voter Guide https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2026/propositions/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tino Rossi on X (@tinojrossi_) https://x.com/tinojrossi_ Follow Swing Strat on X (@Swing_Strat) https://x.com/Swing_Strat Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by former Sacramento County Sheriff and current KFBK Radio Host John McGinness to discuss a number of topics including strategies for solving California’s homelessness crisis, Governor Newsom’s comments on his handling of the pandemic, the latest High Speed Rail scandal, a bipartisan package of bills to protect kids online, the removal of two parole board members, and other stories of the week. Clip of the week: Newsom shares regrets about pandemic overreach https://x.com/californiapost/status/2100026994620604788?s=20 Newsom cites pension crisis as he vetoes bill to enhance retirement for police and firefighters https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/09/newsom-veto-police-firefighter-pension-bill/ California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars and a nightclub on taxpayers’ money https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/09/california-high-speed-rail-travel-expenses/ California voters deeply frustrated by length of November ballot, state and nation’s direction https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/california-voters-frustrated-by-length-of-november-ballot-state-nations-direction Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect kids from technology https://calmatters.org/health/mental-health/2026/09/newsom-online-child-protections/ After a backlash over votes on sex offenders, two California parole board members were dropped https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/09/california-senate-parole-board-appointments/ Listen to the John McGinness Show on KFBK or iHeart Radio https://kfbk.iheart.com/featured/john-mcginness/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including the passing of music legend Dolly Parton, Meta’s settlement in social media case, a new study on the failures of Prop. 47, the ongoing wildfire liability saga, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez Clip of the Week: Dolly Parton shares how she wrote Jolene https://x.com/TraeyzX/status/2093463825945186566?s=20 Motion to adjourn https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/2093513197668246007?s=20 Proposal to ban law enforcement electric shock gloves https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/08/california-ice-electric-shock-gloves/ https://x.com/SheriffJCooper/status/2093338715938869526?s=20 Meta’s ‘Big Tobacco moment’ leaves parents asking if social media is too dangerous for kids https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-28/metas-massive-settlement-may-not-be-enough-to-improve-child-safety-experts-say Reducing drug penalties likely increased homelessness in California, new report says https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/08/ppic-prop-47-study-drugs-homelessness/ California lawmakers block Newsom's push to prevent insurance companies from suing utilities that cause wildfires https://www.kcra.com/article/california-lawmakers-newsom-wildfire-liability-funds/73554380 https://x.com/MichaelWWara/status/2093766656132870553?s=20 Assembly Republicans ask for independent analysis of 5 bills’ cost to Californians https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article316995209.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) https://x.com/asmjeffgonzalez Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Ali Macedo discuss a number of topics including two major minority leadership changes, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, what to watch during the final weeks of legislative session, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Ali Macedo Leadership changes  Macedo: https://www.kcra.com/article/alexandra-macedo-replaces-heath-flora-new-republican-assembly-leader/73337828 Niello: https://www.kcra.com/article/roger-niello-to-take-over-republican-minority-leader-california-state-senate/73407303 Appropriations suspense hearing by the numbers https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/2088036145355526644?s=61 What to watch during end of session https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/08/california-legislature-returns-five-things-watch/ CA High-Speed Rail adds delay — and is criticized in review for obscuring new timeline https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article316861027.html?tbref=hp California Amendment Introduced to Take Party Politics Out of the Office That Runs Elections https://ivn.us/california-amendment-introduced-to-take-party-politics-out-of-the-office-that-runs-elections/ Becerra vows to avoid ‘inflated’ campaign promises, but teases policy ideas https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article316849486.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Ali Macedo on X (@AsmwomanMacedo) https://x.com/asmwomanmacedo Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by longtime Assembly staffer Brian Ebbert, historian Alex Vassar, and advocate Chris Micheli to discuss their new book. The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book offers a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California politics. Check out The California Capital Cocktail Trivia Book on Amazon https://a.co/d/0dSYL7rh Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Brian Ebbert on X (@SacGreenbelt) https://x.com/sacgreenbelt Follow Chris Micheli on X (@ChrisMicheli) https://x.com/chrismicheli Follow Alex Vassar on X (@AlexCVassar) https://x.com/alexcvassar Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by public affairs expert Jeff Randle, founder of Randle Communications, to analyze the results of the 2026 primary election, discuss the future of California election reforms like the Top-Two Primary and Independent Redistricting Commission, look back on the whirlwind election of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Learn more about Randle Communications https://www.randlecommunications.com Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Jeff Randle on X (@jeffrandle) https://x.com/jeffrandle Follow Randle Communications on X (@randlecomm) https://x.com/randlecomm Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including the US World Cup win, an ongoing budget fight between Newsom and Senate Democrats, their post-primary election reactions, the SpaceX IPO, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Clip of the Week: UFC White House Flyover https://x.com/UFConParamount/status/2066317927398150241/video/1?s=46 Air Force Super Delta Formation post: https://x.com/usairforce/status/2066337565523783867?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Proud to be an American NBC poll https://x.com/stevekornacki/status/2066173092393533458?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng California Democrats threaten to block Newsom priorities over imperiled climate deal https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/newsom-climate-rules-budget-fight-senate-democrats/ Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor’s race, poll shows https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/becerra-heads-toward-november-election-with-major-edge-over-hilton-in-governors-race-poll-shows L.A. voters stayed with the status quo in City Hall https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-11/la-voters-are-stuck-with-status-quo-in-city-hall SpaceX is poised to make history with record $75-billion stock IPO https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-11/spacex-is-poised-to-make-history-with-record-75-billion-stock-ipo California’s new Hells Angels: Teens on e-bikes cut a path of danger https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-10/ebike-safety-dangerous-trend-police-concerned Bills: https://capitolweekly.net/slew-of-e-bike-bills-speed-forward/ Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-08/release-of-sex-offenders-leads-to-clash-over-parole-board-confirmations Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Joe Patterson on X (@patterdude) https://x.com/patterdude Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond to discuss the changes needed to solve our homelessness crisis, the challenges of governing at the county level, how the state budget is impacting county budgets, a recap of the Legislature’s “House of Origin” deadline, Sacramento’s MLB expansion bid, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond Budget challenges facing counties https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/what-sacramento-countys-proposed-89-billion-budget-mean-for-public-safety/103-68dbe71f-a2fe-47e7-9af3-4e81446719d0 Homelessness in Sacramento County https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-homeless-point-in-time-count-2026/71298002 Sacramento-area leaders launch effort for MLB expansion team https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-mlb-expansion-team-effort-announced/71434457 Here are the California proposals that are halfway to becoming state law https://www.kcra.com/article/california-proposals-halfway-to-becoming-state-law/71423847 Latest PPIC survey/election predictions https://www.ppic.org/publication/ppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-may-2026/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Learn more about Supervisor Rich Desmond https://www.bos.saccounty.gov/us/en/district-3.html#gsc.tab=0 Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with budget expert Tom Sheehy to discuss the Governor’s May Revise budget proposal, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, and an update on the Capitol Annex Project. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Appropriations suspense hearing https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/2055067848683532698?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Capitol Annex Project update https://www.abc10.com/article/news/politics/california-capitol-annex-reaches-55-completion-costs-hit-632-million/103-569408f1-5ee7-4f13-818c-239c0ca635c6 Zavala interview: https://x.com/zavalaa/status/2056121411979341836?s=61 May revise overview  https://www.kcra.com/article/gov-newsom-may-revise-budget-proposals/71307038 LAO response: https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5187 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/sheehystrategy Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Natasha Johnson discuss a number of topics including her experience as a new legislator, her approach on supporting students with options for families, their favorite musicals, a major setback in reforming California’s Elderly Parole Program, Newsom’s recent comments on High Speed Rail, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson California billionaire tax proposal attracts 1.5 million signatures https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-30/what-to-know-about-california-billionaire-tax-proposal Candidates for governor clash in debate  https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-28/california-governor-debate-candidates-scrap-over-gas-tax-homelessness Bill to reform California’s Elderly Parole Program killed by Senate Public Safety Committee https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/california-senate-committee-kills-bill-to-reform-elderly-parole-excluding-certain-sex-crimes/103-5726f683-a30e-4d61-993b-14ffab2b1b35 Another assassination attempt https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/cole-allen-photo-trump-assassination-attempt-whcd-detention.html Clip of the Week: Newsom on Bill Maher re: High Speed Rail https://x.com/RadioAnswer/status/2051354993119158716/video/1?s=61 HSR could now cost $231 billion under current plan https://ktla.com/news/california/california-high-speed-rail-cost-increase/ Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Natasha Johnson on X (@NatashaForCA) https://x.com/natashaforca Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Chief of Staff Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including his 2026 bill priorities, the Eric Swalwell scandal and fallout, California’s ongoing hospice fraud, a new tax increase proposed in the Legislature, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo Clip of the Week: Former Eric Swalwell supporter Steve Cloobeck reacts to the scandal that has rocked the California governor’s race https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2044087599396966732?s=20 Recommended watch! Astronaut Reid Wiseman captures the Earth setting from the far side of the moon on Artemis II: https://x.com/astro_reid/status/2046009031613907029?s=20 California was warned of shocking hospice fraud. Inaction allowed problems to persist https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-17/california-was-warned-of-shocking-hospice-fraud-inaction-allowed-problems-to-persist California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich. Why their proposals could backfire https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/04/tax-the-rich-california-budget/ In L.A. mayor’s race, everyone is campaigning on change — even the incumbent https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-06/in-la-mayors-race-everyone-is-campaigning-on-change-even-incumbent Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel to discuss a number of topics including his experience leading the City of Folsom, how local government can play an important role in supporting small businesses, strategies for addressing homelessness, the Artemis II launch, the landmark social media trial involving Meta and Google, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Mayor Justin Raithel, City of Folsom Clip of the Week: Artemis II launch https://x.com/twssocials/status/2039488778897904055?s=61 A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/03/homelessness-prevention-pilot/ California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2026/03/youtube-facebook-loss-in-social-media-addiction-trial/ Want government records? This California lawmaker wants you to pay for them https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/03/california-public-records-fees/ Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Folsom Mayor Justin Raithel on Facebook (@justin4folsom) https://www.facebook.com/justin4folsom Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod

Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including a recent oversight hearing on California’s Next Generation 911 system, the bombshell César Chávez investigation, the passing of Chuck Norris, the need to reform our state’s Elderly Parole Program, Newsom’s proposal to realign school governance, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Greg Wallis Clip of the Week: CalOES Oversight Hearing https://x.com/zavalaa/status/2034083133772206457?s=61 Cesar Chavez California is renaming César Chávez’s holiday. Now, cities are slowly erasing his name from streets https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/03/cesar-chavez-monuments/ Chuck Norris, black belt and action star known for ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ dies at 86 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-03-20/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger Best Chuck Norris-isms: https://x.com/i/grok/share/5c36f3ba82d34ce78afdbe76ba2b8524 Sacramento County child predator granted parole will now remain in prison for several months until new hearing https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-child-predator-elder-parole-recission-hearing/70786673 Newsom closed 5 California prisons. Why lawmakers might want to shut one more https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/03/close-california-prisons/ Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-17/suspending-gas-tax-reducing-refinery-regulations-pushed-by-two-democrats-running-for-governor Legislative Analyst sees merit in Gov. Newsom’s plan for realigning California’s school bureaucracy https://edsource.org/2026/newsom-education-restructuring-california/754254 Former Vice President Kamala Harris cancels several book tour stops, including Sacramento https://www.kcra.com/article/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-cancels-several-book-tour-stops-including-sacramento/70706203 Babylon Bee https://babylonbee.com/news Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Greg Wallis on X (@AsmWallis) https://x.com/asmwallis Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod