On December 16, nearly 40 days after the November mid-term elections, California’s Secretary of State finally released the “Statement of Vote.” This document is the official and final record of the winners and losers. What is belatedly certain is what...
Were you redistricted right out of your old Senate district? With state Senate districts recently redrawn, new district lines take effect in a staggered manner – half of the districts taking effect immediately after redistricting, and the other lines taking...
A common occurrence in California legislation is a bill that contains in the text of the measure the phrase, “notwithstanding any other provision of law…” or something similar. What does this phrase mean? And why would this phrase be used...
A joint resolution that would urge the United States Congress to change the way that Social Security payments are formulated to prevent a decrease in benefits was passed unanimously in the California state Senate on Thursday. Senate Joint Resolution 5,...
“After November 3rd I can sleep,” said Michelle Park Steel, discussing her current campaign for Congress. “It’s so busy, but we have raised $1.75 million since May!” In a California Globe interview, Steel said she just held a fundraiser with...
Following the resignation of U.S. Representative Katie Hill from California, several candidates have announced that they will run in the special election for congressional seat in Washington. Foremost among Republicans running for the seat is former U.S. Representative Steve Knight....