It’s been a busy week for state lawmakers as they returned from their winter recess and prepare for the incoming Trump administration.

Gov. Jerry Brown released his budget proposal on Tuesday with sharp criticism from Democrats on his fiscal restraint.

Legislators are currently considering Brown's nominee for Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

And there’s a new emissions scandal in California, this time Fiat-Chrysler is the culprit.

Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford has all the latest in this week’s Capitol Chat.