California Says Its Policies Trump Parental Rights When It Comes to Trans Kids
A friend’s 5-year-old child told me emphatically he wants to be a girl. I naturally told my friend. I didn’t…
Cities Climate Leadership Group: The Dementia is in the Details
First off, despite the headline, this article is not about Joe Biden. But is about something as nearly as terrifying…
Frequently Asked Questions about Lobbying Support Services
What are some lobbying support services? Work to support lobbying efforts can include managing coalitions, directing grassroots campaigns, conducting public…
The Greenberg Brief: PandaGate
In a triumphant announcement, San Francisco Mayor London Breed gloated about the agreement signed between China and the city of…
Statutes Deferring to Executive Branch
There are times in statutes when the legislative branch of state government grants authority to the executive branch and, at…
Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative History and Intent
What is legislative history? Legislative history relates to how a bill becomes law, and includes the documents and steps involved…
When We Have to Wait on IT for New Statutes to Take Effect
We know that sometimes a statute will not take effect unless some other statute or action occurs first. This type…
California Globe Interview with CPAC Hungary Director Dr. Miklós Szánthó
The California Globe had the opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Miklós Szánthó, Director General of the Center for Fundamental…
Paper V. Plastic
With two bills in the legislature threatening to ban plastic bags for good....again...The Globe spoke with grocery store managers on…
Frequently Asked Questions on California Legislature Conducting Its Work
Why does the Legislature convene a new session in early December, but designate the new Session as the following two…