Additional Resources

California State Government

Federal Government

Politics: State and National

Law and Legal Resources

Office of Governor Schwarzenegger – Web site for California’s Governor

State of California -- Homepage for all state agencies and departments

California Legislative Information -- Maintained by the California Legislative Counsel, this site provides access to full bill text for prior and current sessions, including resolutions and constitutional amendments. The site includes a complete guide into the legislative process and features a glossary of legislative terms and helpful internet hints.

California State Senate -- The official State Senate page features everything you need to know about California's upper house, including Senator biographies, zip code search for your senator, daily Senate updates and news flashes. Naturally, the site also features full access to all bills for the current and prior session, along with votes, analysis, history and status for each bill. For surfers interested in more in-depth analysis of major policy areas, take advantage of PICO (Policy Information Clearinghouse On-Line) by clicking on Senate Committees and Offices, followed by one click on the Office of Research.

California State Assembly -- Though the page itself suffers from confusing design and complex overlaps, the official  Assembly web page does offer a full range of information on the State Assembly, along with complete committee listings and current events and updates for the Lower house. 

Legislative Analyst's Office -- Overseen by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), this non-partisan page features in-depth analysis of the 1998-99 budget, plus other legislation, proposals, initiatives and additional pending items affecting California.  

Department of Finance -- Information on the Governor's budget and other state fiscal resources.

California Secretary of State – Get the latest information on campaign contributions, elections, and voter information. Also provides “live” election returns on election night.