Articles – Page 874 – California Globe

Red Herring Alert: Comparing California and Japan High Speed Rail Falls on its Face

January 29, 2023 2:30 amJanuary 29, 2023 9:01 am

Well, it’s big in Japan. That is what proponents of California’s high speed rail project say when asked about the whys and wherefores of the system. In other words, if it works somewhere else it will work here. That argument, though,...

Is It Time for a Federal Tax Conformity Bill in California?

January 28, 2023 3:06 pmJanuary 29, 2023 10:42 am

The tax laws of most states are an off-shoot of the federal tax laws contained in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). In California, the general rule is that California only conforms to federal law as it was in effect on...

Grid Expert: Replacing Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant with Renewables ‘Can’t Be Done’

January 28, 2023 9:15 amJanuary 28, 2023 9:27 am

With recent legislation limiting the lifetime of California’s last remaining nuclear power plant to eight more years, the debate about replacement power has once again been thrust to the forefront of environmental concerns: will higher emissions after the shutdown of...

Are Bills with Only Findings and Declarations Considered Substantive?

January 28, 2023 8:48 amJanuary 28, 2023 8:54 am

In the California Legislature, we know that bills that lack proposed substantive law changes are considered “placeholder” measures and generally do not get referred to a policy committee by the Senate or Assembly Rules Committees. In almost all instances, those...

Goldman Sachs Predicts Drastic Downturns In The San Jose, San Diego Housing Markets In 2023

January 28, 2023 7:30 amJanuary 28, 2023 7:56 am

According to a new report by investment bank Goldman Sachs, both the San Diego and San Jose housing markets are likely to see massive declines housing prices this year, with 25% decreases predicted and prices likely to be similar to...

California Reparations Task Force Meets In San Diego With New Pressures Upon Them

January 27, 2023 7:37 pm

The California Reparations Task Force met on Friday at San Diego State University for a series of meetings lasting for two days covering both monetary and non-monetary payments. Secretary of State Shirley Weber stressed that the Force needs to create...

Despite Endorsements From Major GOP Donors, Harmeet Dhillon Unsuccessful in Bid for RNC Chairwoman

January 27, 2023 7:05 pm

California Constitutional attorney and Republican National Committeewoman from California, Harmeet Dhillon was unsuccessful in her challenge against Ronna Romney McDaniel to become the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. Dhillon has also served as the vice president of the California Republican...