California’s government can seem unwieldy at times, and during the Covid-19 pandemic there have been concerns.

Yet even prior to the pandemic, how California’s government works, how it could be more efficient and better serve the state, and even what the future might hold for a more responsive and “better” state government is often the focus of a little known state independent commission.  

This independent, permanent citizens commission works to improve state government, yet we know little about it and the role it plays today in the state.  

To discuss further, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell, as well as Sonoma State Political Scientist, Dr. David McCuan spoke with Ethan Rarick, Executive Director of the “Little Hoover” Commission.