Kim Stone
@kimwalshstone.bsky.social
Principal at Stone Advocacy, a boutique lobbying firm in Sacramento.
Lawyer; lobbyist; mom; wanna-be athlete.
Lawyer; lobbyist; mom; wanna-be athlete.
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Amazing. Respect the lede.
June 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Amazing. Respect the lede.
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Californians deserve a clearer view of what's driving skyrocketing insurance costs via @calmatters.org
Creating and funding public catastrophe models, like the one called for in California’s Senate Bill 429, is a good start.
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Creating and funding public catastrophe models, like the one called for in California’s Senate Bill 429, is a good start.
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Californians deserve a clearer view of what's driving skyrocketing insurance costs | Opinion
California should build a public catastrophe model that would help regulators, insurers and consumers assess wildfire risk and future losses.
calmatters.org
May 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Californians deserve a clearer view of what's driving skyrocketing insurance costs via @calmatters.org
Creating and funding public catastrophe models, like the one called for in California’s Senate Bill 429, is a good start.
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Creating and funding public catastrophe models, like the one called for in California’s Senate Bill 429, is a good start.
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
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AB446 @asmchrisward.bsky.social would make it illegal for businesses to vary prices based on personal data they collect from consumers. It’s a crucial move, pushing back against the unchecked power of data-driven price manipulation-Surveillance Pricing
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025... @sfstandard.com
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025... @sfstandard.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
AB446 @asmchrisward.bsky.social would make it illegal for businesses to vary prices based on personal data they collect from consumers. It’s a crucial move, pushing back against the unchecked power of data-driven price manipulation-Surveillance Pricing
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025... @sfstandard.com
sfstandard.com/opinion/2025... @sfstandard.com
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In an era of mass surveillance and rapidly accelerating AI, AB 446 prohibits businesses from using personal information of a consumer to adjust the price of goods
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/news...
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/news...
May 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In an era of mass surveillance and rapidly accelerating AI, AB 446 prohibits businesses from using personal information of a consumer to adjust the price of goods
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/news...
consumerwatchdog.org/privacy/news...
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Making TV ... powered by the sun.
Here Comes the Sun: How Netflix Romance ‘Ransom Canyon’ Broke New Ground for Solar Power
Starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, the hit Western series became the streamer's first project to run almost entirely on the sun, making production a breeze.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Making TV ... powered by the sun.
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AB 942 would affect solar credits for people who installed the panels before April 2023. The bill’s author, Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, is a former executive at the parent company of Southern California Edison
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Former Edison executive Calderon, now a lawmaker, seeks to cut rooftop solar credits
Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners would see their energy credits slashed under legislation by Assemblywoman Calderon.
www.latimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
AB 942 would affect solar credits for people who installed the panels before April 2023. The bill’s author, Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, is a former executive at the parent company of Southern California Edison
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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While Big Oil raked in profits, they ignored the risks of wildfires fueled by their emissions. Californians now face devastating losses and soaring insurance costs.
SB 222 offers a solution: holding oil companies responsible for the damage they caused. #SB222
capitolweekly.net/relief-from-...
SB 222 offers a solution: holding oil companies responsible for the damage they caused. #SB222
capitolweekly.net/relief-from-...
April 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
While Big Oil raked in profits, they ignored the risks of wildfires fueled by their emissions. Californians now face devastating losses and soaring insurance costs.
SB 222 offers a solution: holding oil companies responsible for the damage they caused. #SB222
capitolweekly.net/relief-from-...
SB 222 offers a solution: holding oil companies responsible for the damage they caused. #SB222
capitolweekly.net/relief-from-...
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Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than carry out the Trump administration's order to drop corruption charges against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, setting off other resignations within the Justice Department and standing up for the independence that has defined her Manhattan office for decades.
Danielle Sassoon, a Manhattan Prosecutor, Quits Rather Than Do Trump’s Bidding
Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s interim U.S. attorney, built a life on conservative values and amassed a daunting resume. On Thursday, she took a stand against the Justice Department where she had ma...
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than carry out the Trump administration's order to drop corruption charges against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, setting off other resignations within the Justice Department and standing up for the independence that has defined her Manhattan office for decades.
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These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
January 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
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“Here are five reasons why the EV tax credit is worth keeping, and why scrapping it would be a counterproductive mistake.” From the @latimes.com editorial board: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Editorial: Five reasons to keep the federal tax credit for electric vehicles
Ending the $7,500 bipartisan tax credit, as President-elect Donald Trump has promised to do, would be counterproductive and costly for consumers.
www.latimes.com
January 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
“Here are five reasons why the EV tax credit is worth keeping, and why scrapping it would be a counterproductive mistake.” From the @latimes.com editorial board: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Big climate accountability news out of New York, where Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring major fossil fuel companies to help pay for billions of dollars in damages from extreme weather: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...
Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Big climate accountability news out of New York, where Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring major fossil fuel companies to help pay for billions of dollars in damages from extreme weather: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...
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California slashed its climate pollution by an average of 2.5% annually between 2018 and 2022. Real progress, but pace needs to accelerate to 4% per year through 2030 to meet the state's emissions target -- and Trump will only make things harder: www.kqed.org/news/1201763...
California’s Pace of Emissions Cuts Is Accelerating, Report Finds | KQED
The annual emissions report also says California must increase the pace even further to reach its ambitious climate goals — and warns that the Trump administration may threaten momentum.
www.kqed.org
December 14, 2024 at 1:54 AM
California slashed its climate pollution by an average of 2.5% annually between 2018 and 2022. Real progress, but pace needs to accelerate to 4% per year through 2030 to meet the state's emissions target -- and Trump will only make things harder: www.kqed.org/news/1201763...
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In OC political news today:
Assemblyman Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) is running for State Sen. Tom Umberg's seat as he is terming out.
Buena Park councilman Connor Traut announced his bid for Supervisor as current Supervisor Doug Chaffee is term-limited.
Assemblyman Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) is running for State Sen. Tom Umberg's seat as he is terming out.
Buena Park councilman Connor Traut announced his bid for Supervisor as current Supervisor Doug Chaffee is term-limited.
December 12, 2024 at 10:59 PM
In OC political news today:
Assemblyman Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) is running for State Sen. Tom Umberg's seat as he is terming out.
Buena Park councilman Connor Traut announced his bid for Supervisor as current Supervisor Doug Chaffee is term-limited.
Assemblyman Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) is running for State Sen. Tom Umberg's seat as he is terming out.
Buena Park councilman Connor Traut announced his bid for Supervisor as current Supervisor Doug Chaffee is term-limited.
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Still not much info. Per the CHP capitol protection section, the threat came in via email. All events at the capitol have been cancelled today.
The CA State Capitol evacuated earlier this AM after an unidentified threat. Here’s what we know so far, via @nicolenixon.bsky.social: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Still not much info. Per the CHP capitol protection section, the threat came in via email. All events at the capitol have been cancelled today.
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The CA State Capitol evacuated earlier this AM after an unidentified threat. Here’s what we know so far, via @nicolenixon.bsky.social: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:36 PM
The CA State Capitol evacuated earlier this AM after an unidentified threat. Here’s what we know so far, via @nicolenixon.bsky.social: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
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NOAA saying the tsunami threat has now passed: tsunami.gov/events/PHEB/...
tsunami.gov
December 5, 2024 at 7:34 PM
NOAA saying the tsunami threat has now passed: tsunami.gov/events/PHEB/...
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You can follow live coverage on the 7.0 earthquake near Eureka and tsunami warnings for the Bay Area and California coast from the San Francisco Chronicle here: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Powerful earthquake rattles Northern California, tsunami could reach SF at 12:10
An earthquake has shaken Northern California. Reports of damage were not immediately available.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:39 PM
You can follow live coverage on the 7.0 earthquake near Eureka and tsunami warnings for the Bay Area and California coast from the San Francisco Chronicle here: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
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Adam Gray declares victory. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
www.sacbee.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Adam Gray declares victory. www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
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Halle-******-lulah!
The California Assembly will limit the number of bills each member can introduce from 50 each two-year session to 35.
CA generates ~5,000 bills annually.
"Legislators and advocates have long complained that there isn’t enough time to properly consider complex bills..."
By @sameeakamal.bsky.social
CA generates ~5,000 bills annually.
"Legislators and advocates have long complained that there isn’t enough time to properly consider complex bills..."
By @sameeakamal.bsky.social
5,000 bills is too many. Assembly Speaker sets new max for California legislators
California lawmakers consider thousands of bills ever year. The Democratic Assembly speaker is lowering the limit on how many each legislator can introduce.
calmatters.org
December 2, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Halle-******-lulah!
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Building this starter pack of California electeds, journalists, advocates, staffers, etc.
Very much incomplete but it’s something! Reply with suggestions and I’ll add! go.bsky.app/RwU7eaw
Very much incomplete but it’s something! Reply with suggestions and I’ll add! go.bsky.app/RwU7eaw
November 30, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Building this starter pack of California electeds, journalists, advocates, staffers, etc.
Very much incomplete but it’s something! Reply with suggestions and I’ll add! go.bsky.app/RwU7eaw
Very much incomplete but it’s something! Reply with suggestions and I’ll add! go.bsky.app/RwU7eaw
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Today is that weird day every two years when the entirety of #CALeg is composed of only half of the Senate.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
December 1, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Today is that weird day every two years when the entirety of #CALeg is composed of only half of the Senate.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
The Assembly is technically memberless until Swearing-In Day tomorrow.
Hi. Sacramento lobbyist here -- looking for Ca state politics people -- legislators, staffers, lobbists, etc.
November 19, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Hi. Sacramento lobbyist here -- looking for Ca state politics people -- legislators, staffers, lobbists, etc.