From the Cheap Seats: Patriots’ Day
If we ever choose a new federal holiday, I hope it’s April 19, which is very much worth celebrating. Not…
Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Review of State Agencies
Does the California Legislature review executive branch state agencies? Actually, the California Legislature is required to review state agencies and…
California Retains Title As World’s 5th Largest Economy
According to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, California remains the world's 5th largest economy,…
LA Mayor Bass’ Newly Touted Homeless Measures Face Backlash
Backlash against Mayor Karen Bass' Monday State of the City Address continued on Wednesday, with many residents and analysts charging…
Legislative Records Are Not Proprietary to the State
On the California Legislative Information website (most commonly referred to as the “LegInfo” website), there are numerous documents and other…
Bipartisan Bill to Ban Homeless Encampments Rejected By Senate Public Safety Comm.
A bipartisan bill that would have banned homeless encampments from many public areas across the state for reasons of safety…
Mayor Bass’s Billionaire Bake Sale
“I Gave a Million Dollars to Mayor Bass to Fight Homelessness and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt…and My…
Who Did What?
I was listening to a radio show on which the host asked his African American guest whether he would vote…
California Democrats’ Backdoor Reparations Scheme
California Democrats have 14 reparations-related bills introduced this session. They are the first bills to come following the California Reparations…
Lifetime Restraining Orders Against Perpetrators Of Major Crimes bill Killed In Public Safety Committee
A bill to allowed a lifetime restraining order against perpetrators of major crimes was voted down in the Assembly Public…