LA City Attorney Mike Feuer Calls For Special Election For Independent Redistricting Commission
At a press conference outside Los Angeles City Hall Wednesday, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced a proposal for…
Embittered City Councilwoman Nury Martinez Resigns Amid Racist Comment Recording Scandal
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigned on Wednesday following four days of political leaders, LA citizens, and lawmakers from…
What Committee Actions Can Occur Without a Quorum?
Before any official legislative business can be conducted in a policy or fiscal committee, or on either Floor of the…
Caruso, Bass Hold More Civil Debate In Wake Of LA Council’s Racist Remarks Scandal
Los Angeles Mayoral candidates Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) and real estate developer Rick Caruso met for a third debate Tuesday…
Some Practical Notes About Special Sessions of the California Legislature
With a likely special session beginning in early December when the Legislature convenes its 2023-24 Session, there are several practical…
Lawsuit Filed to Halt ‘Cancel-Culturalists’ Name Change of UC Hastings College of the Law
Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation authorizing the changing of the name of the University of California Hastings…
Fiscal Emergency Special Sessions
In addition to extraordinary or special sessions being called by the Governor, California allows for special sessions in “fiscal emergencies.”…
Is a Rule Waived or Suspended in the CA Legislature?
We hear most often in the California Legislature that a rule is being “waived” or that someone is seeking a…
Malia Cohen’s Refusal to Denounce Socialist Governments Speaks Volumes
Earlier this month, a news clip from CNN surfaced showing that Malia Cohen, the Democratic nominee for state controller, traveled…
Globe Exclusive: Schools Superintendent Candidate Lance Christensen Debunks Editorial Board
In March, in a Globe exclusive, Lance Christensen announced his candidacy for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “What would a…