Marisa Lagos
@mlagos
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Political correspondent for @KQED -- radio, TV and digital. Co-host of Political Breakdown podcast. Cali native, SF denizen. email - [email protected]
San Francisco, CA
Joined November 2007
RT @scottshafer: .@mlagos and I chew over the politics of major CEQA reform with @dustingardiner of @Politico. Why did @GavinNewsom turn t….
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Today marks the start of a new fiscal year in California, and the budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is going into effect now that the legislature met his demands for a major overhaul of Califo...
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Most of the affected nonprofits are working in areas that the DOJ says it wants to focus on: helping police interrupt street violence and investigate crime; supporting crime survivors, including victims of human trafficking; and combating violent crime.
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California programs that aid crime victims face an uncertain future after losing $81 million in federal funds.
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RT @scottshafer: Insightful analysis from @mlagos and @GuyMarzorati about Newsom's big move to the center of the national political stage.….
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After months of trying to balance confrontation and collaboration, Newsom seized a volatile moment on Tuesday to speak not just to California but to the nation.
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Since taking office in Jan, President Donald Trump has repeatedly moved to cut off funding to cities and counties that have policies counter to the president’s agenda — leaving people like R.J. Sloan caught in the middle. @KQEDnews .
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The Trump administration wants blue cities and counties to renounce DEI and immigration policies or lose crucial homelessness funding. Formerly unhoused people like R.J. Sloan are the ones who would...
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Went to DC last week to check in with CA’s congressional delegation and how they’re approaching the massive cuts to Medicaid laid out in the GOP budget blueprint. Spoiler alert: It really depends on if you’re in a safe district or not.
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Partisan divides shape Congressional stances on Medicaid cuts, leaving swing-district members in politically perilous positions.
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RT @solomonout: KQED's @mlagos is reporting in DC this week. Her dispatch from the U.S. Capitol on why the state's top Democrats are alread….
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The Political Breakdown team swapped San Francisco fog for D.C. humidity to find out what Democrats are doing ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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RT @GuyMarzorati: San Francisco Mayor @DanielLurie says city is "trending in the right direction" after first 100 days — amid questions ove….
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In a 100-day “progress report” address on Thursday, Lurie noted a drop in crime and increased collaboration on combating homelessness and the city’s drug crisis.
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RT @GovPressOffice: JUST FILED: @CAGovernor Newsom and @AGRobBonta lawsuit against President Trump's harmful tariffs. 🔗.
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RT @solomonout: NEW from @mlagos: California is suing the Trump administration to stop tariffs they say are causing irreparable harm to th….
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California is once again challenging the Trump administration in court — this time to halt tariffs and avert harm to the state’s economy.
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Excited to moderate this evening's keynote panel -- join us!.
Join us May 22 to #UnlockTomorrow—a powerful evening of conversation, community, and second chances. Enjoy dinner catered by a renowned Oakland chef, an art walk at the @oaklandmuseumca and an unforgettable panel. RSVP 👉 Meet our speakers ⬇️
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But opponents say Prop 36 is cannibalizing the very funding needed to treat people, by sending more people to prison: “As prison costs rise under Prop. 36’s tough-on-drugs approach, it’s ironic that the money saved by Prop. 47 is being used to cover Prop. 36’s costs” @GavinNewsom.
Supporters of Prop. 36 say the state needs to earmark hundreds of millions of dollars in next year's budget to fund county-level drug and mental health treatment: . “I want to make sure that the mandate that the voters issued is fulfilled,” Sen. @TomUmbergCA says.
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Supporters of Prop. 36 say the state needs to earmark hundreds of millions of dollars in next year's budget to fund county-level drug and mental health treatment: . “I want to make sure that the mandate that the voters issued is fulfilled,” Sen. @TomUmbergCA says.
Ever since voters approved Prop. 36 there’s been a hot debate over how to pay for the tough-on-crime ballot measure. Officials at one state agency say there's money available, even as they warn that the funding will dry up in future years — bc of Prop 36.
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Ever since voters approved Prop. 36 there’s been a hot debate over how to pay for the tough-on-crime ballot measure. Officials at one state agency say there's money available, even as they warn that the funding will dry up in future years — bc of Prop 36.
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One California agency, the Board of State and Community Corrections, says it may draw from a prison savings fund that is drying up because of Proposition 36.
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RT @GuyMarzorati: Prop 36 paradox? . Officials at one state agency say they have a pot of money available to help fund Proposition 36, even….
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One California agency, the Board of State and Community Corrections, says it may draw from a prison savings fund that is drying up because of Proposition 36.
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Legal Showdown Over Sanctuary Laws Tests Federal vs. State Power Again.
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The Trump administration is threatening to investigate and prosecute state and local officials who impede the enforcement of federal immigration laws. California cities and counties are in the...
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RT @scottshafer: Today on Political Breakdown the @UKinUSA's new Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson talks w/ @mlagos and me about Ukraine, Tru….
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RT @ccambises: Delighted my little public radio-loving heart to have our new 🇬🇧Ambassador make his West Coast radio debut on @KQED with @sc….
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President Donald Trump has threatened longtime allies north and south of the border and thrown into question trans-Atlantic relations with Europe. This is the fraught diplomatic environment that the...
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Great convo, thanks for coming!.
Thanks to @scottshafer and @mlagos for having me as a guest on @KQED “Political Breakdown” today! We discussed trade, immigration, and entitlement programs.
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RT @GuyMarzorati: "The shelter is a volunteer jail" . @LAHepler shares the findings of her investigation into the conditions inside Califor….
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A fraction of people in temporary shelters end up in permanent housing, according to CalMatters’ year-long investigation. Conditions are squalid. Fraud is rampant. And residents often endure physical...
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