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Three Major Progressive Proposals Just Stalled In California’s Legislature Listen Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democratic freshman Assemblyman Alex Lee, left, talks with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakwood, after swearing-in ceremonies in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli
California Assemblymember Alex Lee entered office late last year with a splash.
At 25 years old, he’s the youngest state lawmaker elected to office in over 80 years. Shortly after being sworn in, he introduced a slew of ambitious proposals that would test California’s reputation as a spearhead of progressive policy.
The young lawmaker who earned the backing of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders authored bills this session to implement a single-payer health care system, ban political contributions from corporations and levy a wealth tax on the richest Californians