Is ‘Encouragement’ Sufficient in Legislation?
In reviewing legislation in the California Legislature over the years, we are well aware of statements of legislative intent. Sometimes…
The Failings of LA Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe Homeless Initiative
For the last several months, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe Project, a "housing first" homelessness initiative that places…
Bill To Allow Accent Marks On Birth, Marriage Certificates Gains Traction In Assembly
A bill that would allow accent marks on names when placed on birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses gained…
SB 699: Non-compete Contracts
Senate Bill 699 by Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Merced) would address the issue of non-compete clauses in California employment situations. SB 699…
San Francisco Office Vacancy Rates Rise To Nearly 30% In First Quarter 2023
The office vacancy rate for San Francisco rose to 29.4% during the first quarter of 2023 according to a new…
Important AZ Legal Decision Declares Homeless ‘Zone’ an Illegal Public Nuisance
A Maricopa County judge just ruled that the city of Phoenix is maintaining an illegal “public nuisance” by encouraging a…
Named Acts, but No Tombstones in California Legislation
In the past, usually for important pieces of legislation, the main legislator or group of key legislators who authored the…
SF Mayor Breed, Sup. Peskin Introduce Ordinance To Make Office-To-Housing Conversion Easier
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin introduced new legislation on Monday to make office-to-housing…
Bill To Increase Free Condoms At Schools and HPV Vaccines Faces Increased Scrutiny
A bill to add contraceptive and immunization measures, and HPV immunization coverage to Medical, as well as having free condoms…
US Senator Bill Cassidy Lambasts Julie Su Labor Nomination
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy took to the U.S. Senate floor Monday evening to lambast President Biden’s Labor Department Secretary…