2020 March Primary Preview: 29th State Assembly District
The 29th State Assembly District: Encompassing the Monterey Bay and snaking the shore along with the Pacific Coast Highway, the…
Freelance Journalists Close to Receiving the Second AB 5 Exemption
'At this point she doesn't want to look incompetent, so she's making a lot of corrections.' Another AB 5…
CalFresh Benefits Would be Simplified for Senior Citizens Under New Bill
A new bill introduced to the California Senate with the goal of simplifying the CalFresh application process for senior citizens…
Why Are So Many Politicians Trying to Outlaw Bail?
In August 2018, then-Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10 into law, ostensibly to reform the cash bail system. However,…
Governor Newsom to Decide on Bill that Would Allow Last Minute Party Changes
Governor Gavin Newsom will decide whether or not to sign the first bill of the year to land on his…
Jennifer Siebel Newsom Wields National Influence
'I’m being taught how not to be a man.' With trips to El Salvador, health care for illegals, and…
With Tax Day Around the Corner, California Still Has Highest In the Nation Individual Income Tax Rates
With Californians preparing their state and federal taxes, it's a challenge knowing that California's 13.3% rate is the highest marginal…
The Rules Committees of the California Legislature
The general business affairs of each house of the California Legislature are conducted by a Rules Committee in each house. …
Jane, Jerry and Peter
“Despite all the good things Jerry Brown did, he never stood up to big oil. It’s not going to fly…
Other Types of Lobbying
Although most lobbying occurs in the legislative and regulatory arenas generally, there are several other types of lobbying such as…