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Nicole Nixon

Former Politics Reporter

Nicole covered state politics, government, and elections for CapRadio and the CapRadio Network, which serves public radio stations across California.

Her reporting has won an Edward R. Murrow Award and honors from the Sacramento Press Club, Public Media Journalists Association and Society of Professional Journalists in NorCal and Utah.

Nicole is interested in how state politics and policy decisions affect the lives of California residents and how major decisions at the state Capitol are often made behind closed doors. Contact her with tips, documents and story ideas at [email protected].

She lives in Sacramento with her husband and rescue cat.

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Stories by Nicole Nixon

Meet David Bowman, 'the guy' behind Assembly floor readings
June 6, 2024
David Bowman's warm, booming voice has ushered thousands of bills to the Assembly floor for debate and votes.
Is California headed for another tax revolt?
March 28, 2024
It’s an eternal struggle in California: Businesses want to cut taxes while governments say doing so would decimate services. Three competing measures headed for the November ballot could drastically change California’s tax landscape.
Hot Cheetos and other snacks with common food dyes would be banned from California schools under new legislation
March 12, 2024
Popular foods like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Doritos, M&Ms, Skittles, sports drinks, Froot Loops and Cap’n Crunch would be removed from public schools under new legislation.
Here’s what we know about California’s Senate, Proposition 1 races so far
March 8, 2024
CapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for California 2024 primary elections here.
Assembly District 6 results: Democrat Maggy Krell poised to face Republican opponent in November
March 6, 2024
Early results show Krell leading a crowded field in the race to replace Asm. Kevin McCarty in the state Legislature. Two Republican candidates trail her.
After years of WFH, thousands of state workers are getting called back to the office
March 1, 2024
More than 74,000 state employees work primarily from home but are being called back to the office at least two days per week as soon as this month. Many say the change is bad for productivity, work-life balance and the environment.
Another Newsom recall attempt is ramping up. Here’s a refresher on the California recall process.
February 26, 2024
There have been many attempts to recall elected officials in California over the years but few actually make it to the ballot. Here’s what needs to happen.
No Party Preference Voters in California didn’t automatically get a choice for the presidential primary. Here’s how they can.
February 12, 2024
NPP voters can request a crossover ballot to vote for presidential candidates of certain political parties.
Who’s running for California state Assembly District 6 in March 2024? Here are the candidates
February 8, 2024
Ten candidates have filed to run for the 6th Assembly District seat, which is open for the first time in a decade and represents Sacramento’s urban core, Natomas and Arden.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Sacramento to meet with lawmakers, campaign
January 25, 2024
Harris told Democrats in the California Legislature to continue their work on artificial intelligence, gun violence and reproductive rights, which will be campaign issues in the 2024 election.

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Nicole Nixon

Former Politics Reporter

Stories by Nicole Nixon