As crews continue to repair and re-enforce the emergency spillway at Oroville Dam, they’re getting some support from the Feds.

On Tuesday, President Trump authorized Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for Oroville and other storm damages despite previous threats to cut federal funding to California.

Meanwhile, a delegation of Mexican senators visited the State Capitol this week to explore ways in which California can partner with our southern border on migration issues, climate change and more.

Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has these stories and Sen. Kamala Harris’ maiden speech in this week’s Capitol Chat.