Mesa Verde Group's Podcast: California Policy and Politics

Mesa Verde Group's Podcast: California Policy and Politics
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The Mesa Verde Group is one of California's premier Latino lobbying firms working alongside organizations that are lead by Latinos and communities of color. The Mesa Verde Group's very own Christopher Sanchez is joined by advocates and policy professionals to discuss politics and policy happening in the State Capitol and throughout California.
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The podcast focuses on California politics, legislative analysis, and community advocacy, with episodes covering topics like Governor Newsom's proposed budget, immigration enforcement protests, and various pieces of legislation. For example, episodes have explored the implications of youth activism in response to state policies and a comprehensive overview of the 2025 legislative session.

The Mesa Verde Group is one of California’s premier Latino lobbying firms working alongside organizations that are lead by Latinos and communities of color. The Mesa Verde Group’s very own Christopher Sanchez is joined by advocates and policy professionals to discuss politics and policy happening in the State Capitol and throughout California.
On May 14, 2025 Governor Newsom provided his revised budget that differs from what he released in January because actions from the federal administration despite California being an economic leader. Our host Christopher Sanchez is joined by guest Alexandrina Chavez, Andrew Avila, and our favorite returning guest Carol Gonzalez to discuss Governor Newsom's 2025 California Budget May Revise and some notable changes that the Governor is proposing including impacts to healthcare and immigrant communities and how the proposed state budget impacts the suspense file in the appropriations committees.
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