Scary Governor Newsom
I served in the California State Senate for six years, from 2015 to 2020. While there I was given an office on the second floor not far from being able to observe what occured on the first floor of the...
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San Francisco Drag Queen Group Mocks Jesus, Hosts Trans Easter Event for Kids
Last Easter, then-President Joe Biden celebrated “Transgender Visibility Day.” This year with President Trump, we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. What a difference a President makes. While people across the world are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the Sisters...
California Senator Tony Strickland Sworn in – Again
Senator Tony Strickland was sworn in to the California State Senate Tuesday morning. It was more like a homecoming as this isn’t Strickland’s first rodeo – he was a member of the California State Senate District 19 from 2008 until...
The Way of Leadership
Bestselling books, television programs, websites, articles, and training seminars have much to say about leadership. Additionally, most churchgoers are familiar with the New Testament concept of “one body with many parts.” A few leaders act as the “head,” while many...
Frequently Asked Questions about Presiding Over the State Senate
Is there only one person who presides over the California State Senate floor sessions? No, just like in the California State Assembly where several Assembly Members actually preside over the Floor Sessions, different senators preside over the State Senate during...
A Father’s Legacy
When I look at my now-grown children and nine grandchildren, I feel a profound desire to leave them a strong legacy. My focus may shift with the seasons in life: there are times to prioritize relational, educational, financial, or even...
What Happens After a Bill Passes the Legislature?
Many people believe a bill, once passed by the California State Senate and State Assembly, goes directly to the Governor’s Desk. However, there is an interim step: Engrossing and enrolling (often referred to as “E&E”). E&E is an important part...