Marisa Lagos
@mlagos
Political correspondent for @KQED -- radio, TV and digital. Co-host of Political Breakdown podcast. Cali native, SF denizen. email - [email protected]
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. kqed.org/news/12045032
ATTENTION SAN FRANCISCO!
Don’t miss @jaketapper and @AlexThomp in conversation with @mlagos at the @cwclub in San Francisco, as they hit the road to talk about their gripping new book, ORIGINAL SIN! For more information and to buy tickets, visit OriginalSinBook.com
.@mlagos and I chew over the politics of major CEQA reform with @dustingardiner of @Politico. Why did @GavinNewsom turn the screws on the legislature? kqed.org/news/12046718/…
Insightful analysis from @mlagos and @GuyMarzorati about Newsom's big move to the center of the national political stage. kqed.org/news/12043766/…
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 kqed.org/news/12041026/…
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. kqed.org/news/12039465
KQED's @mlagos is reporting in DC this week. Her dispatch from the U.S. Capitol on why the state's top Democrats are already thinking about 2026. kqed.org/news/12039123/…
San Francisco Mayor @DanielLurie says city is "trending in the right direction" after first 100 days — amid questions over policing strategy and shelter buildout. from @mlagos kqed.org/news/12036408/…
JUST FILED: @CAGovernor Newsom and @AGRobBonta lawsuit against President Trump's harmful tariffs. 🔗gov.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…
NEW from @mlagos: California is suing the Trump administration to stop tariffs they say are causing irreparable harm to the state's businesses and consumers. @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12036199/…
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 👉 fortheppl.org/unlock-tomorro… Meet our speakers ⬇️
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
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. kqed.org/news/12035165/…
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. kqed.org/news/12035165/…
Prop 36 paradox? Officials at one state agency say they have a pot of money available to help fund Proposition 36, even as they warn that the funding will dry up in future years — because of Proposition 36 via @mlagos kqed.org/news/12035165/…
Legal Showdown Over Sanctuary Laws Tests Federal vs. State Power Again kqed.org/news/12031821/…
Today on Political Breakdown the @UKinUSA's new Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson talks w/ @mlagos and me about Ukraine, Trump and dealing with a "disrupter" president, tariffs, A.I., Ted Lasso and the accuracy of The Crown! Tune in at 5:50 pm or wherever you get your podcasts.
Delighted my little public radio-loving heart to have our new 🇬🇧Ambassador make his West Coast radio debut on @KQED with @scottshafer and @mlagos today! kqed.org/news/12031891/…
Today on Political Breakdown the @UKinUSA's new Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson talks w/ @mlagos and me about Ukraine, Trump and dealing with a "disrupter" president, tariffs, A.I., Ted Lasso and the accuracy of The Crown! Tune in at 5:50 pm or wherever you get your podcasts.
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. kqed.org/podcasts/polit…
"The shelter is a volunteer jail" @LAHepler shares the findings of her investigation into the conditions inside California homeless shelters with @mlagos on @KCRWPressPlay kcrw.com/news/shows/pre…