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Comparing the Number of Lobbyists to Legislators

August 31, 2025 2:31 pmAugust 31, 2025 2:31 pm

Having wondered about the topic of the number of lobbyists to legislators as a legislative geek, I did some quick research about the number of lobbyists compared to legislators in a number of jurisdictions. First, I looked at those at...

California Legislature Awash With Lobbyists, Second to New York

August 30, 2025 2:30 pmAugust 30, 2025 2:30 pm

As a legislative geek, I compared the number of lobbyists to legislators in a number of jurisdiction, including California. First, I looked at the federal and international levels. Then, I turned to states that had readily accessible information and compared...

The United States of Lobbyists: How Legalized Bribery Hijacked the Republic

July 29, 2025 7:00 amJuly 29, 2025 7:01 am

America is not run by elected leaders. It’s run by lobbyists — career fixers, influence peddlers, and corporate bagmen masquerading as “public policy consultants.” While voters are distracted by party politics and media bread crumbs, the real power lies with...

Ringside: How to Achieve Water Abundance in California

August 8, 2024 7:00 amAugust 8, 2024 7:01 am

A study released in May, The Magnitude of California’s Water Challenges, anticipated annual statewide water supply losses in the coming decades as follows: ending groundwater overdraft 2-3 million acre-feet (MAF), less from the Colorado River 0.5-0.8 MAF, climate change 1-3 MAF,...

Gov. Newsom Destroys Parents’ Rights; Elon Musk Announces Move of SpaceX from CA

July 18, 2024 9:57 amJuly 18, 2024 9:57 am

By Rebecca Friedrichs and Roger Ruvolo What would inspire Elon Musk to post: “This is the final straw. Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article IV

May 20, 2024 2:30 amMay 20, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 4 have? This article contains twenty-eight sections. What does Article 4 relate to? It relates to the legislative branch of state government. Who is granted the legislative power in this state? Section 1 vests the...

New Assembly Bill Would Ban NDAs in Legislative Negotiations

April 19, 2024 6:25 amApril 19, 2024 6:25 am

By Chris Micheli On April 18, 2024, Assemblyman Vince Fong amended his AB 2654 to ban the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in legislative negotiations. The bill would amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 (adopted by the voters as...