Frequently Asked Questions about Retroactive v. Prospective Legislation
What is the general rule for the application of a newly added or amended statute? In most instances, legislation applies…
Sacramento DA Files Brief as SCOTUS Justices Take up Homeless Camping Ban Case
The United States Supreme Court announced on Friday they've accepted a case to decide whether Grants Pass, a city in…
Frequently Asked Questions About Per Diem and Legislators’ Expenses
What is “per diem”? It is a Latin term meaning “for the day” and is used to describe the payment…
Gaza Ceasefire, BLM: Who’s Behind the Protests?
The petite yet loud-mouthed woman at San Francisco's city hall recent hearings over the Gaza Ceasefire Resolution is Lara Kiswani.…
Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Measures
How many different types of legislature measures are there? In total, there are eleven different types of measures used in…
Green Energy Destroying California’s Coast: Morro Bay Wind Farm Project
The Morro Bay wind farm project is moving forward at a rapid pace regardless of the numerous negative impacts this…
KCRA Leaves Out Most Important Detail in Article about Man Caught Planting Explosives Along Highway
An article about a "man accused of planting explosives along roads, highways in El Dorado, Sacramento counties," caught my eye…
Martin Luther King Would be Distressed with California’s Failing Schools
Monday is a national holiday to celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the nation,…
Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Revolving Door Limitations in California
What is the “revolving door”? When legislative or executive branch officials leave government service, it is often referred to as…
More Fast Food Workers Transition Out Of Industry As AB 1228 Start Date Grows Closer
With the AB 1228 fast food minimum wage bill now only a month-and-a-half away from being enacted and moving up…