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Standard Features of Initiative Measures

November 25, 2019 2:33 amNovember 24, 2019 8:06 pm

There are a number of provisions that are commonly contained today in proposed initiative measures. California Constitution Article II provides for this important form of direct democracy. Section 8(a) provides: “The initiative is the power of the electors to propose...

CalSTRS’ Massive Investments in China but Disinvests From American Companies

November 25, 2019 2:20 amNovember 24, 2019 7:08 pm

The majority of American investors are unwittingly funding Chinese concentration camps, weapons systems for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and more. Last year, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, disinvested from...

Government is Failing at Solving California’s Self-Imposed Homeless Crisis

November 25, 2019 2:15 amNovember 25, 2019 8:41 am

Local Mayors value their worth on how much public funding they can spend and spread around to campaign donors. In a new White House strategy on homelessness aimed at California, Trump administration officials say that housing needs to be deregulated...

CA Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Los Angeles DA Jackie Lacey Sue JUUL For Illegally Marketing, Selling to Teens

November 25, 2019 1:21 amNovember 25, 2019 8:41 pm

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra last week sued e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL for illegally selling and marketing their products to underage teenagers. Becerra was joined in the lawsuit by the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey....

Bill That Would Make Sending Unsolicited Nude Photos Illegal In California To Be Introduced To The Senate Next Year

November 23, 2019 2:42 amNovember 22, 2019 9:44 pm

A bill that would make sending unwanted nude pictures over apps and other digital programs illegal is set to be introduced to the state Senate when the next session starts up again in January. Senator Ling Ling Chang (R-Diamond Bar)...

California Restaurant Association Sues Berkeley Over The City’s Natural Gas Ban

November 22, 2019 4:12 pm

Berkeley received a lawsuit Thursday from the California Restaurant Association over the city’s natural gas ban in new buildings. The Restaurant Association’s lawsuit argues that the restaurant industry would be harmed because of the changes to how chefs cook food,...

California Leads The Way In Building New Stadiums And Arenas By Not Using Taxpayer Money

November 22, 2019 11:57 am

Late last month Sacramento was granted a new professional soccer team by the MLS. Carrying on the name of the current lower division club, the Sacramento Republic, the team is set to play in the MLS in 2022. And they’ll...