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Contracting by California’s Judicial Branch

January 10, 2023 7:36 amJanuary 10, 2023 7:40 am

In California’s Public Contract Code, there are provisions that deal with contracting by judicial branch entities. These provisions are contained in Part 2.5 of Division 2. Public Contract Code Section 19201 names Part 2.5 as the California Judicial Branch Contract...

California May Lose As Much As $337 Million In Federal Pandemic Rental Aid According To State Auditor’s Office

September 18, 2021 2:34 amSeptember 20, 2021 11:35 am

According to a new report from the State Auditor’s office released on Thursday, California has been so slow in releasing federal pandemic rental aid that they may lose up to $337 million if more money isn’t obligated to renters at...

EDD Computers GO Down Again, Following Numerous Breakdowns and Fraud Claims

March 22, 2021 3:41 pmMarch 22, 2021 3:59 pm

Assemblyman Jim Patterson said Monday in a press conference his office was notified by EDD employee insiders that the EDD computer systems are currently down and have been for some time. Patterson said they have contacted the EDD for details...

The Citizens Redistricting Commission

August 5, 2020 6:21 amAugust 5, 2020 6:22 am

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) is charged with completing the decennial job of drawing district lines for State Senators, State Assembly Members, U.S. Representatives, and State Board of Equalization Members. The CRC is established in Article 21 of the...

Rates of Pay and Pension Debt Escalating in California’s Distressed Cities

April 29, 2020 2:29 amApril 29, 2020 10:02 am

Nobody needs reminding that California’s cities, like every other going concern in America, are heading for tough economic times. As recently as two months ago, robust collections of sales taxes, utility taxes, transient occupancy taxes, property taxes and other sources...

Bill to Repeal California Tax Credits = Backdoor Tax Increase

May 29, 2019 2:05 amJune 10, 2019 12:30 pm

The $65.2 billion per year in various California income tax credits, deductions, exemptions, and exclusions, is now being targeted under the guise of “transparency and accountability.” Senate Bill 468 by Sen. Hannah Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), would not only seek...