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Thoughts on the Lawsuit Against Prop. 50

August 27, 2025 2:20 pmAugust 27, 2025 2:24 pm

As I have been asked about my thoughts regarding the legislative process challenges to the redistricting legislative package, I prepared this brief article in response. Being the legislative geek that I am, as well as teaching the course “Lawmaking in...

Redistricting Bills Jammed Through Senate Thursday Violate California Constitution

August 22, 2025 11:58 amAugust 23, 2025 7:48 am

In 2009, Republican Sen. Jeff Denham sought to end the practice of “polling” members ahead of a floor vote. He said “polling” violated Senate rules. “Polling is a practice by which the five members of the Rules Committee are asked...

California Democrats Blitz Newsom’s Redistricting Bills, Cutting Republican Questions and Mics Off

August 20, 2025 2:45 amAugust 20, 2025 1:31 pm

Listening to Assembly Democrats Tuesday in the Elections Committee blame President Donald Trump for everything from “rigging an election,” to taking candy from babies, was political performance theater lacking any reality. They were hearing two bills of the 3-measure package...

3-Measure Legislative Package on Redistricting Released

August 18, 2025 3:04 pmAugust 18, 2025 3:05 pm

At 8am on Monday, August 18, the 3-measure package on Congressional redistricting was released by the Legislature. The package includes SB 280, AB 604, and ACA 8. SB 280 – Elections SB 280 was an existing bill by Senator Cervantes....

Inmate Labor: ‘Slavery’ or Work Experience?

July 17, 2024 4:00 pmJuly 17, 2024 4:01 pm

CalMatters reports Wednesday morning that California voters will decide on a ballot measure in November that would change the state Constitution to ban the practice of forced labor in jails and prisons,” calling it “slavery,” just as the bill’s author...

‘Trick or Treat’ in July!

July 3, 2024 2:45 amJuly 3, 2024 2:46 am

The recent article in the California Globe covering the style of Democrat Leadership through the maneuvers of Assembly Bill 440 draw more concern and weariness from this Californian. While political shifting and backroom dealing are all matters of fact in...

California Democrats ‘Leading’ Through Fraud, Deceit, Divisiveness, and Election Interference

July 2, 2024 2:55 amJuly 2, 2024 10:20 pm

When California’s Governor and legislative leaders are forced to deceive the populace, and wave rules to get what they want, they no longer lead. The Globe has had discussions with several Senior Capitol staffers about some of the recent machinations...