Vote Changes in the California Legislature
Are vote changes allowed in the California Legislature? The answer is yes, although there are different rules between the two…
Lessons Learned From California’s Averted Power Crisis
Shortly after 4:55 PM on Sept. 6, California’s electricity grid set a new record. Briefly, residents and businesses were consuming…
Bill To Give Foster Children Some Support After Age 21 Vetoed By Gov. Newsom
A bill that would have given those in the foster program continued support and services past the age of 21…
San Francisco Superior Court Wipes Away $50 Million in Traffic Fines, 180,000 Civil Assessments
According to an assessment by the San Francisco Superior Court, $50 million in traffic fine late fees on more than…
Presiding Over the State Senate
Just like in the California State Assembly where several Assembly Members actually preside over the Floor Sessions, different senators preside…
Human Composting Burial Signed into Law by Gov. Newsom
A bill to allow Californians to choose to be composted after death, along with cremation and burial options, was signed…
Which Version of the Bill?
Most Capitol observers would answer the question, “which version of the bill below is this?” with the following statement: “It…
Between Election Day and Convening the New Session
Do any official legislative activities occur between election day and the convening of the new legislative session? The answer is…
CA Gov. Newsom Challenges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a Debate Over ‘Kidnapping Illegal Immigrants’
Fresh from accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of “kidnapping” illegal immigrants because he had them transported to the liberal shores…
California’s Unions Are Misusing Their Power
If you go to the “what we do” page of the California Labor Federation, the lead paragraph starts with this…