Introduction to Regulatory Drafting
What is regulatory drafting? Regulatory drafting or regulations drafting is the work done by state executive branch officials in agencies,…
Fashion EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco’s Fashion Quandary
San Francisco has long been a city that quietly disregards dressing to the nines. Elegant fashion- sharp tailoring, heels that…
Lien in Pending Actions
Part 2, Title 9, Division 2, Chapter 6, Article 5 deals with liens in pending actions or proceedings for the…
Should There Be Blanket Public Record Act Exemptions in Bills?
Have you seen this provision while reading bills in the California Legislature? Contracts, grants, and related information created or obtained…
Arizona Budget Standoff Deepens After Third Veto, No Timeline for Renewed Talks
Arizona’s budget standoff deepened this week after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a third Republican-backed spending proposal, though the governor also…
Gavin Newsom’s Free Diaper Program Already is a $77 Million Non-Profit
"Why is the Newsom administration doing its business through non-profits?" I rhetorically asked on X Friday evening. My question was…
Certain Bill Statements Are Not Opinions
What is the point of legislative intent statements and findings and declarations in California bills? To me, these are separate,…
AZ Teacher Grooming Sex Scandal Goes Viral on TikTok: Board President Ousted After Demanding Probe
A disturbing teacher-student grooming sex scandal at Centennial High School in Arizona’s Peoria Unified School District has erupted into a…
Importing Aquatic Plants and Animals
Division 12, Chapter 7 of the Fish and Game Code deals with the importation of aquatic plants and animals into…
California Golden Fleece® Award 2026 Goes to California’s Nuclear Power Ban
In California, the land of clean, green recycling, wind and solar, bicyclists, public transit, electric cars and banned plastic bags,…