Modernizing California Statutes
As new legislation is considered in the California Legislature, it is incumbent on the attorneys in the Office of Legislative…
Are Legislative Findings in California’s Political Reform Act Bills Sufficient?
In reviewing recently-introduced legislation that proposes amendments to California’s Political Reform Act (PRA), the same legislative finding and declaration is…
Department of Water Resources Announces $49 Million of Water Infrastructure Projects Across State
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced on Friday that $49 million has been allocated for a new round…
California’s Green Energy Mania Prices Electricity Like a Luxury Good
California is failing at the government basics. Public safety, homelessness, roads, and water storage are all in shambles. But as…
Los Angeles County Drops Indoor Masking Mandate – Except LAUSD
Los Angeles County dropped their indoor mask mandate on Friday, becoming one of the final counties in both California and…
GOP Lawmakers Renew Push for 6 Month Gas Tax Moratorium with Looming Gas Price Hikes
A push by GOP California lawmakers to suspend the state gas tax for six months received a renewed push this…
For First Time in Several Years Joint Rules Set to Be Adopted by California Legislature
For the first time in several years, the California Legislature is poised to adopt Joint Rules which are binding on…
Are Acronyms Used in California Statutes?
With the formal language used in California statutes, a reader would expect that a program or department name is used,…
Sacramento Claims There Won’t be Money to Continue Funding Existing Homeless Shelters
Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan "raised an alarm this week about funding for the city’s existing homeless shelters even as…
Bill To Increase Number of Nurse Practitioners Performing Abortions Introduced in Senate
A bill to increase the number of nurse practitioners allowed to perform abortions without physician supervision was announced on Thursday,…