Loud Cash, Quiet Power: Foundations Extend Political Tentacles
Over the past decade or so, numerous California foundations have moved beyond the idea of doing good for the general…
San Francisco Sued For $121 Million By GM Over Seven Years Of Back Taxes, Interest
General Motors sued the City of San Francisco this week, looking to recover $108 million in back taxes accrued over…
Gavin Newsom On the Run From His COVID Lockdown Record: He Should Never Again Hold Elected Office
"A sable cloud turns forth its silverlining on the night," John Milton wrote in Comus in 1634. We have simplified this…
California Supreme Court Reduces Sentences for Gang Murderers
In a unanimous ruling announced on December 18, the California Supreme Court held that a 2021 bill that narrowed the…
The Greenberg Brief: San Francisco – Reflections, Failures and Predictions
So much has happened in the last two years, it’s hard to separate the events of 2022 from this year.…
How to Read a California Bill Analysis
As you might think, there are several different types of bill analyses used in the California Legislature. First, there are…
Ringside: The Price of Scarcity
How much water does $7 billion buy? In so many ways that it almost defies description, California’s lawmakers have relied…
The Democrats Have A Garvey Problem
The continued rise of former baseball star Steve Garvey (R) in the 2024 California Senate race is proving to be…
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Attempt To Remove Trump From Ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that they rejected an attempt to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot,…
Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Committee Rules
How many standing committees are there in the State Senate? 22 How many standing committees are there in the State…