As the new legislative session starts in California, leaders like Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas are gearing up to address affordability issues that have been bothering voters. They plan to do this by building more housing, making energy cheaper, and improving public infrastructure. However, the incoming Republican President, Donald Trump, poses a significant challenge. Trump has been critical of California and has threatened to undermine the state's policies. The legislature will need to balance their focus on affordability with the need to resist Trump's policies. Despite losing some seats, the Democrats still have a strong majority and are committed to proving that they are in tune with the people's needs. They believe that the election results show that voters still support their values, even if they are not happy with all the outcomes.

One area that might not get much attention is crime, despite voters' concerns. The leaders are more focused on housing and energy prices. The special session called by Governor Gavin Newsom to prepare for legal battles with the Trump administration also starts today. The leaders are ready to fight back against Trump's policies, but they want to make sure they don't lose sight of the affordability challenges they need to address.

California Lawmakers: Tackling Costs and Trump's Policies

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