Seriously? The Choice of Laphonza Butler
The word of the day is “seriously.” That’s because soon-to-be-senator (sworn in today?) Laphonza Butler told The Los Angeles Times…
Lawmakers Push For Senator-Designate Laphonza Butler To Stay Out Of 2024 Senate Race
Californian lawmakers from both parties urged recently selected U.S. Senator Designate Laphonza Butler to not run for the Senate in…
New Zero-Bail Policy Goes Into Effect In Los Angeles County
A new zero-bail system went into effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, effectively ending cash bail for all misdemeanors…
Federal Student Loan Payments Resume for Millions after 3-year COVID Break
The Biden Administration opened a can of worms when it suspended federal student loan payments during COVID. Now three years…
Controversy Over Laphonza Butler Deepens as Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement
Funeral and Lying In State Services for recently deceased Senator Dianne Feinstein were announced on Monday amid growing concern that…
Laphonza Butler to Replace Feinstein
Well, at least we got the initials right. Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newson tapped Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s senate…
Reading on the California Assembly Floor
On occasion, if you listen to the proceedings on the Floor of the California State Assembly, you may hear either…
Rescinding an Action in the California Legislature
On occasion, you may hear a California legislator on the Assembly Floor or Senate Floor making a motion to “rescind…
Considerations in Appointing Committee Members
In the California Legislature, there are 33 Assembly standing committees and 22 Senate standing committees. In the Assembly, the Speaker…
About Last Week…
So I got an email from Gavin last night telling me who he’s going to tap to replace Dianne Feinstein.…