Tag: budget
Will the California Budget Include Temporary Tax Increases?
While the Governor and Legislature adopted similar proposals just four years ago at the outset of the pandemic, there are proposed significant, temporary tax increases on California’s business community in the budget proposals currently under consideration. The net operating loss...
Five Solutions to Some of California’s Biggest Woes
California’s biggest problem is up for debate. Sadly, there are many contenders vying for that dubious distinction. But instead of focusing on the problems, we need to be focused on solutions. Without rank, here are five, chronic California problems where...
What Were Reasons for Governor Newsom’s Bill Vetoes this Year?
In looking at Governor Gavin Newsom’s 66 bill vetoes during the 2021 Legislative Session, there are several themes from his messages to the Members of the Assembly and Senate about their bills and his reasons for issuing a veto. The...
Following California’s Recall, Who Will Be Candidate for Governor?
With a possible or even probable recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom happening this year, there are rumored replacement candidates, and a few confirmed. With an earlier than ever need for the CAGOP to find a solid candidate for Governor, the Globe...
Governor Newsom Proposes Statewide No-Kill Animal Shelters
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed making California the third no-kill animal shelter state in the country. Included in Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 budget proposal is a $50 million grant to the University of California for the no-kill shelters. According to the...
Overview of California’s Budget Process
The state budget process on paper is similar to the legislative process; however, it can be different in practical terms. The full budget committees of the Senate and Assembly act mostly as the final arbiter of their respective houses when...