California’s secretive, over-budget Capitol construction is a disgrace

Published April 22, 2025 2:04pm ET



California has yet another over-budget, unnecessary project in the works. State Democrats are intent on keeping key details about it secret, including how the money is being spent.

The Capitol Annex Project is California’s attempt to build a new Capitol building, with offices for all state legislators, the governor, and lieutenant governor, as well as new committee hearing rooms. The project also includes a new visitor center and a parking garage.

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