Why Are Conference Committees Rarely Used in the California Legislature?
In the past, the California Legislature used conference committees as a regular part of the legislative process. However, despite extensive…
What Are the Two Types of Author’s Amendments?
A bill author can amend his or her bill in two different instances. These are called “author’s amendments” and they…
Calls for Resignation Continues To Build For LA City Council Members Caught Making Racist Comments
Calls for the resignation of now-former City Council President Nury Martinez and fellow Council members Kevin de León and Gil…
When Will CA’s Elected Leaders Call for Resignations of LA Council Members over Racist Discussion?
Righteous indignation over the racist remarks and derisive statements made by three Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council…
This Time, Everything Really Is Racist…and Corrupt…and Head-Spinningly Awful
Racism, corruption, political scheming, and rank stupidity – just another day at Los Angeles City Hall. The by-now infamous recording…
Nury Martinez Resigns As LA City Council President Following Audio of Racist Comments
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned as President of the Council on Monday following the weekend reveal of…
California Pastor Chastises Gov. Newsom for Bible Verse on Abortion Billboards
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just paid for another billboard touting California's abortion laws - the latest in Austin, Texas features a…
Establishing a Quorum In the California Legislature
What is the importance of a quorum and how is it established? In the California Legislature, according to the Office…
CA Sen. Shannon Grove Schools Gov. Newsom on Democrats’ High Gas/Oil Costs
While California Governor Gavin Newsom is warning he may call a Special Session of the Legislature to impose additional tax…
Two On-The-Fence Congressional Elections In California May Hold Key to GOP Flipping House
With only a month to go before the mid-term elections, polls have found that two California congressional districts, the new…