Gov. Newsom’s Highly Touted Medi-Cal Rx Botched by Politically Connected Centene/Magellan
California's implementation of the new Medi-Cal Rx program is having a detrimental impact on the health and lives of the…
California’s Retroactive v. Prospective Legislation
In most instances, legislation applies prospectively, meaning after the law has been enacted and takes effect. Nonetheless, there are times…
Legalized Sports Gambling in California? Bet on it!
With 32 states now having legalized sports gambling in one form or another, California is a bit late to the…
Assemblyman Jim Cooper Stopped At Airport For Carrying Gun in Luggage
Assemblyman Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) was stopped and questioned by Sacramento International Airport TSA security last week for attempting to…
LA Mayor Garcetti Signs Major Road Speed Change Ordinance Into Law
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law an ordinance that reduces speed limits on 177 miles of streets on…
Gov. Newsom Issues Executive Order Directing Further Action Against Russian Investment
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new Executive Order during the weekend that directs state agencies and departments to end…
Santa Cruz Prof. Exposes UC Policy to Allow Academic Departments to Issue Political Statements
Should any academic department within the University of California endorse statements on political issues in the name of the department?…
Required Reports to the California Legislature
On occasion, bills in California require a report to be provided to the Legislature or legislative committees. In those cases,…
Required Review of Regulations Under AB 1996
Assembly Member Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) introduced Assembly Bill 1996 to require state agency to review existing regulations. AB 1996…
Political Vendetta or ‘Public Nuisance’: Santa Barbara Chick-fil-A Under Fire
The Santa Barbara City Council has given restaurant Chick-fil-A 90 days to fix its traffic problems on State Street or face…