Jackie Koenig

@AimeeBill2023 @axios @grok - did Michelle Obama say “white foljs are what’s wrong with America”?

Trump posts racist video of Obamas axios.com/2026/02/06/tru…

@ChefGruel @ZavalaA Lastly, fraud is always worth rooting out and fixing. This is real money and real savings. But you’re also talking about literally 0.0005% of the state’s budget. ($15M x 12 months = $180M/year in an annual budget of $321 BILLION.

@ChefGruel @ZavalaA Meanwhile the national debt increased by $2.23 TRILLION last year. And the Epstein files. And Venezuela. And Greenland. But sure, look over here at relatively small cases of fraud and watch that shiny object.

This is a wild story. One that will probably get buried, but let me summarize it: For years, California has been losing $20+ million a month to EBT fraud using a 1990s-era system. This year, the state modernized the banking platform, and fraud immediately dropped to $3–4 million a month. Meanwhile, the agency now claiming credit for the “success” costs taxpayers nearly $30 million a year to operate. It's not just a California problem, as other states have similar issues and results, but wow, this is how the government handles taxpayer dollars.

@ChefGruel @ZavalaA *fund

@ChefGruel @ZavalaA It’s also incredibly difficult to get taxpayers and legislators alike to fun multi-million computer system upgrades when California citizens are struggling to afford groceries.

@paulmitche11 Excellent. Can’t tell which is funnier. That or that or the fact that they just opened a restaurant in Mexico.

Vegetables of Mexico, per Google. No notes.

@paulmitche11 Dad jokes. Comin’ in hot this morning.

New phone, Houthis?

@NYTimesPR @ZavalaA Wooohooo @LaurelRosenhall!

We are excited to share that Laurel Rosenhall is joining the National desk as a correspondent covering California politics. nytco.com/press/new-corr…

@mdavidruff On sale! #no_universal_links%23no_universal_links" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jcrew.com/p/mens/categor…

Where can I get a sear sucker suit? Because it’s time.

I realize there are less than 48 hours. But @nbcsnl — if this isn’t Saturday’s cold open I’m gonna be real mad. #gettowork

@dillonliam @CirbReport

Final 2023 California homebuilding permit data via @CirbReport: Total homes: 130,931 (slight decrease from 2022) Single-family: 55,595 Multi-family: 75,336 (highest since 1988!!) 5-year average: 118,869 10-year average: 111,295 Needed to meet Gov. Newsom end of 2025 goal: 2.9m

It’s going to be 87° and the Capitol #SwingSpace is down to one working elevator. Bring your tennis shoes and deodorant. Leave the #soldejaniero at home. Happy Monday, #CALeg!

Um hi, @BestBuy? Does the warranty on my brand new electric stove cover shattering damage from a teenager thinking he can hurdle it? No? Hmmm…I paid for extended coverage, too. Maybe it’s a #GeekSquad issue? (Cue muffled laughing.) So that’s a ‘No,’ then? #havekidstheysaid

@mdavidruff Oh boo.

And there goes the 80-year old tulip tree in my parents’ front yard.

Our fearless leader @SenToniAtkins will be completing her tenure as the California State Senate leader on Monday. Watch to hear some of the tributes from #CASenateDems. #CALeg #CApolitics

@paulmitche11 @jimhumboldt Oh man. Sorry to hear about this Paul. He sounds like he was a great man.

My dad loved life, loved being a teller of stories and fount of knowledge, loved making friends with strangers, loved a hot mocha, and loved his kids. He was kind and cheerful even as his health declined. Love you dad. Will miss you every day.

Breaking News: Due Date for California State Tax Returns & Payments Moved to November 16, 2023. FTB today confirmed that most Californians have until November 16, 2023, to file & pay their tax year 2022 taxes to avoid penalties. Visit ftb.ca.gov for more information.

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