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Defunding Police Unions

May 25, 2021 2:15 amMay 25, 2021 6:33 am

With the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death upon us, defunding police is still a major topic of discussion in this country. There are two major reasons for constituents to be upset with a department that should be a source...

Will Federal Paycheck Protection Program Tax Conformity Ever Happen in California?

March 20, 2021 4:30 pmMarch 21, 2021 10:57 am

On February 17, Assembly Bill 80 was gutted and amended to be a budget trailer bill as part of the proposed “early action” package and Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Marina del Rey) was made the author of the bill. AB 80...

California Senate Suspends 30-Day-in-Print Rule

February 22, 2021 2:58 pmFebruary 23, 2021 8:09 am

The California State Senate voted Monday, February 22, to suspend the “30-day in print” rule contained in the state Constitution, for the 2021 Legislative Session, as the Globe reported Friday. That rule requires bills to be in print for 30...

California Senate Plans to Suspend the Constitution to Hear Bills Before 30-Day Rule

February 19, 2021 2:15 amFebruary 21, 2021 1:04 pm

The California Legislature appears to dislike transparency… as well as the public being able to lobby the body directly. Senate Pro Tem President Toni Atkins and Senate leadership is preparing to suspend the Constitution (specifically Article IV, Section 8 (a))...

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration ‘Public Charge’ Rule to Take Effect on Immigration

January 27, 2020 1:40 pmJanuary 27, 2020 1:50 pm

After being blocked by lower courts, the United States Supreme Court announced Monday it will allow the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule to take effect. The 5-4 ruling ends the nationwide injunction put in place by one federal judge last...

California’s Boondoggle Archipelago

November 15, 2019 2:07 amNovember 14, 2019 9:09 pm

The Boondoggle Archipelago is defined primarily by the corrupt patronage it exemplifies. Across California, there is a growing string of islands, exquisite gems in the urban ocean. Dredged from the pockets of taxpayers, constructed by elite artisans, these pristine...

California Legislator Want to Mandate Students Apply for Federal Loans and Grants

October 2, 2019 6:15 amOctober 3, 2019 9:18 am

A California assemblymember wants to mandate that students apply for a federal student loan program as a requirement for high school graduation. Under this bill tax returns and a family’s financial information would have to be turned over to the...