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Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XVIII

May 12, 2024 2:30 amMay 12, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 18 have? This article contains four sections. What does Article 18 relate to? It relates to amending and revising the state Constitution. Can the Legislature propose a constitutional amendment? Section 1 specifies that the Legislature...

On Competence: The Failure of the Administrative Class

May 11, 2024 9:00 amMay 11, 2024 9:01 am

The administrative class – at all levels, in all organizations – portrays itself as indispensable. Nothing would get done without the smooth operation of the internal mechanics of a company, a government agency, any group you care to mention. Tasks...

Newsom’s Budget Revisal Proposes 10,000 Vacant State Jobs Being Cut, Cuts To 260 State Programs

May 11, 2024 7:45 amMay 11, 2024 7:45 am

During his May revised 2024-2025 state budget proposal announcement on Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed cutting around 10,000 vacant state jobs, as well as spending to 260 state programs. Back in January, Governor Newsom released his first 2024-2025 state budget...

UC Berkeley Cancels Fall U.S. Senate Debate Over Protest, Safety Concerns

May 11, 2024 2:55 amMay 11, 2024 2:56 am

The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) announced on Friday that they have withdrawn their offer to host a U.S. Senate debate between Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and former baseball player Steve Garvey (R) this fall, citing safety concerns...

University of California Now Discriminates Based on Parental Income, Education

May 11, 2024 2:45 amMay 11, 2024 7:53 am

In 1996, Californians voted, 55 to 45 percent, to ban the use of affirmative action in admissions to state schools and in state employment. In 2020, Californians voted to maintain the ban by an even wider margin, 57 to 43...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XXII

May 11, 2024 2:30 amMay 11, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 22 have? This article contains two sections. What does Article 22 relate to? It relates to architectural and engineering services. Can state and local governments contract with private entities for certain services? Section 1 establishes...

BLM Sues Tides Foundation

May 10, 2024 4:04 pmMay 10, 2024 4:04 pm

Can both sides lose a lawsuit? Please? Earlier this week, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) sued the Tides Foundation in Los Angeles superior court. BLMGNF – started in 2017 but it really sprang to prominences in 2020...