The autumnal equinox is often marked in Sacramento by the state's chief executive signing or vetoing hundreds of bills submitted by the Legislature.

This season is no diffferent. Or... is it?
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On this week's Capital Notes Podcast, we wax poetically about some of the latest poltical and policy news... including an insurance industry crackdown, grumbling among some legislative Democrats when it comes to party politics, and the latest news on the state's growing budget deficit.

Capitol Weekly editor Anthony York and I trek through the week's news with our usual repartee. Consider yourself warned.

Related Information:

"State Launches Unprecedented Review of HMO Coverage Cancellations," by John Howard & Anthony York of Capitol Weekly

"Perata's 'No Show' Letter to Staff Chiefs Fuels Capitol Anger," by Anthony York of Capitol Weekly

"Tax Blues... State Government Style," by John Myers at KQED Capital Notes