Sacramento Mayor Steinberg Deploys Budget Bludgeon
“Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is being accused of playing Chicago-style politics,” writes Theresa Clift in the Sacramento Bee, “seeking retribution…
‘Kamala Harris for the People’ Holds Fundraiser at Getty Home on ‘Billionaires Row’ in SF
“Kamala Harris for the People” campaign just held a fundraiser at the home of billionaires Ann and Gordon Getty in…
Bill to Ban Rodenticides Coincides With Rat Infestation and Disease in Los Angeles
While Los Angeles, and other large California cities are experiencing rat infestations within homeless camps, AB 1788, by Assemblyman Richard…
What is Grassroots Lobbying?
Grassroots lobbying is an important component of successful lobbying because it is complimentary to direct lobbying of elected officials and…
Are Californians Really Leaving for More Affordable States?
During the Senate debate over Sen. Maria Elena Durazo's rent control and tenant unionizing bill Monday, Sen. Jeff Stone (R-Temecula)…
Lawmakers Say California is Being Overrun with Plastic Litter
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D- San Diego) and Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) both have bills proposing to phase out single-use…
Statewide Rent Control Bill Passes Assembly While Tenant-Unionizing Bill Fails in Senate
The State Assembly voted Wednesday to impose statewide rent control by capping rent increases. Assembly Bill 1482 would prohibit landlords…
Accusations of Racism in CA Senate Debate Over Medi-Cal Coverage for Illegal Immigrants
California Democrats frequently conflate "legal" and "illegal" immigrants when they debate legislation expanding government services to those in California illegally.…
Bill to Repeal California Tax Credits = Backdoor Tax Increase
The $65.2 billion per year in various California income tax credits, deductions, exemptions, and exclusions, is now being targeted under…
Convicted Felons Closer to Serving on California Juries
In the State of California, a felony conviction results in a lifetime ban from jury duty. This penalty cannot be…