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Governor Newsom Wraps Up Week-Long Chinese Visit

October 30, 2023 11:52 amOctober 30, 2023 11:52 am

Governor Gavin Newsom returned to California Sunday night following a weeklong visit to China, coming directly from Shanghai where he visited Tesla’s gigafactory in the city. Following an impromptu visit to Israel the previous week where he visited victims of...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rulemaking Process in California

October 30, 2023 3:05 amOctober 30, 2023 3:06 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the rulemaking process in California. Which executive branch entity oversees the California rulemaking process to ensure state agencies and...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Trip to China: Mocked for ‘Cringe-Inducing Moments’

October 30, 2023 2:45 amOctober 30, 2023 6:14 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ill-conceived trip to China, with a quick stop in Israel for some kibitzing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the Hamas attack, can be summed up in the headlines – all of which are very different,...

Jewish UC Regents, Officials, Donors Refuse to Condemn UCD Prof. for Threats to ‘Zionist’ Journalists

October 30, 2023 2:30 amOctober 30, 2023 2:31 am

After an initial mealy-mouthed statement followed by a spate of bad publicity the University of California at Davis has condemned the professor who threatened violence against “Zionist” journalists and their kids. But University of California at Davis Chancellor Gary May...

About Last Week…

October 29, 2023 3:27 pmOctober 29, 2023 3:27 pm

Last week (hey, that’s in the title of the article!) the Richmond council passed an ordinance blaming Israel for, well, everything. Horrible, stupid, historically inaccurate, and offensive? Sure – but that never stops the Democratic Socialists of America. You see,...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Lobbying Laws

October 29, 2023 7:55 amOctober 29, 2023 7:55 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s lobbying laws. Does the Political Reform Act (PRA) include procurement lobbying in the definition of “administrative action”? No....

What Lobbyists Should Know about Drafting Bills and Amendments

October 28, 2023 8:14 amOctober 28, 2023 8:14 am

Lobbyists who work in the legislative branch of state government should be aware of the process of drafting bills and amendments. There is an art to drafting bills that comes easily for some, but is difficult for others. The critical...