What is an ‘Appropriations Measure?’
What is an “appropriations measure”? Unfortunately, California law does not define this term. However, it is used frequently. California’s Legislative…
Voters May No Longer Approve Public Housing Projects Under New Bill
Article 34 of California's Constitution requires local voter approval for public housing projects. However, this may be repealed in 2020…
Per-Minute Electric Car Billing to be Banned in California
After years of complaints of electric car charging stations billing by the minute and running up costs, California’s Office of…
President Trump Threatens Federal Intervention if California Doesn’t do More to Solve Homeless Crisis
President Donald Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over crime and homelessness on Twitter Wednesday,…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Many New California Laws Taking Effect in 2020
The new year is almost here, and in addition to a presidential election year, 2020 is ringing in a bevy…
Finding Legislative Intent with Daily Journal Letters After the 72-Hour in Print Rule
By Kevin Duewel and Chris Micheli In determining the intent of the state Legislature in enacting specific laws, California courts…
From Blue Dog To Junkyard Dog
As the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports, former congressman and Hawaii governor Neil Abercrombie has called for Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard…
Legislative Code of Ethics
In California’s Constitution, Article IV dealing with the Legislature, there are several sections applicable to ethical conduct. These provisions are…
Eagle Rock Church Cancels $5.3 Million In Medical Debt For Thousands In Los Angeles County In Time For Christmas
It will be a very Merry Christmas for more than five-thousand families in the Los Angeles area this year. Christian…
PG&E Settlement Passes on Wildfire Costs Increases to Ratepayers
Fifty years ago in 1969, more than 30 million people in theNortheast suffered one of the largest power outages in…