California Looks At Alternative Ways to Tax Marijuana
California currently taxes all marijuana twice. According to a new report by the Legislative Analyst's Office, Marijuana sales should…
Strategy and Tactics to Implement Your Public Policy Change
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli The purpose of this article is to provider readers with some guidance on developing…
Two Sports Betting Initiatives Prepare For Assembly and Senate Battles in 2020
Two different initiatives to make sports betting legal in California will soon be facing the next steps for a November…
Inglewood Mayor Facing Harassment and Stalking Charges by Former Aide
Inglewood Mayor James Butts is facing growing scrutiny this week as his former executive assistant Melanie McDade is alleging that…
Judging the Qualifications of Members of the California Legislature
California Constitution Article IV, Section 5(a)(1) specifies: “Each house of the Legislature shall judge the qualifications and elections of its…
Trump Derangement Syndrome Goes to Church
California politicians have taken the lead against President Trump with lawsuits, sanctuary cities and endless rhetoric. The Golden State may…
Teaching People to Lobby
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli There are individuals intrigued by a career in legislative and regulatory advocacy, often called…
HUD: Homeless population in California jumps by double digits
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has just released data from its 2019 Annual Homelessness Report to Congress…
Democratic Debate at Loyola Marymount University Fails To Get Into Numerous Issues Important to Californians
In a debate that was largely about President Trump's current impeachment, several candidates 'hawking' books that they wrote, NAFTA-USMCA talks,…
California Population Experienced Slowest Growth Rate in a Decade
Estimates released by the state of California on Friday show that while California had added 141,300 people in the last…