Birth Tourism Is Now Legal and You’re Picking Up the Tab
In June, the Supreme Court decided Trump v. Barbara and settled the birthright citizenship question for a generation. Chief Justice…
Democrats’ State Funded News is Not a Free Press
A free press is supposed to be independent of the government it covers. Assembly Bill 2222, offers tax incentives to…
Types of Definitions Used in California Statutes
There are several ways to define terms in state law and the 29 Codes have numerous examples. Obviously, using definitions…
Identification Documents
Civil Code Division 3, Part 4, Title 1.80 deals with identification documents in California. Section 1798.79 states that a person…
How Many Legislative Committees and Bills Were There in the 2026 Session?
Both Assembly and Senate Standing Committees do the bulk of the legislative work in the California Legislature. How many are…
Newsom Discovers Governor Overreach – Right When He’s About to Leave Office
Governor Gavin Newsom has spent eight years treating the California Constitution as a mood board. Emergency pandemic orders, budget trailer…
Why Might a Bill Be Referred to More than One Committee?
Bills in the California Legislature are referred to at least one policy committee in each house, and just over 80%…
The Labyrinth of ‘Underground Regulations’ in California Administrative Law
We know that California state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and bureaus often issue guidelines, manuals, bulletins, or policy letters that…
Aaron Ford Under Fire After Sponsoring Clemency for Man Who Killed Pregnant Woman
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is facing growing national scrutiny after personally sponsoring the only clemency application he elevated this…
California Taxpayers Are Paying for Welfare Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s free healthcare for illegal immigrants drove Medi-Cal to insolvency, the Globe reported one year ago. One…