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California Lawmaker Making the State More Hostile to Business

April 18, 2024 8:48 amApril 18, 2024 8:48 am

California has a new low: Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, a Democrat state lawmaker, wants to nullify Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and similar corporations, and force business owners and landlords to disclose their identities. Her bill, SB 1201, “would require a...

From the Cheap Seats: Patriots’ Day

April 18, 2024 3:30 amApril 18, 2024 3:31 am

If we ever choose a new federal holiday, I hope it’s April 19, which is very much worth celebrating. Not only would it inspire more appreciation for the courage of our founders, but it could also inform debate about the...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Review of State Agencies

April 18, 2024 2:30 amApril 18, 2024 2:31 am

Does the California Legislature review executive branch state agencies? Actually, the California Legislature is required to review state agencies and their work. Where is this requirement found? It is pursuant to Government Code Title 2 (Government of the State of...

California Retains Title As World’s 5th Largest Economy

April 18, 2024 2:22 amApril 18, 2024 2:23 am

According to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, California remains the world’s 5th largest economy, leading sixth place India and falling under fourth-place Japan. The 2024 World Economic Growth Projects Report found that the United...

LA Mayor Bass’ Newly Touted Homeless Measures Face Backlash

April 17, 2024 5:57 pmApril 17, 2024 5:57 pm

Backlash against Mayor Karen Bass’ Monday State of the City Address continued on Wednesday, with many residents and analysts charging that her new plans to alleviate homelessness would only result in more failure. Bass’s series of failed homeless initiatives dates...

Legislative Records Are Not Proprietary to the State

April 17, 2024 3:00 pmApril 17, 2024 3:01 pm

On the California Legislative Information website (most commonly referred to as the “LegInfo” website), there are numerous documents and other information related to the California Legislature and its legislative process. Some have inquired whether this information can be copied and...

Bipartisan Bill to Ban Homeless Encampments Rejected By Senate Public Safety Comm.

April 17, 2024 12:11 pmApril 17, 2024 12:11 pm

A bipartisan bill that would have banned homeless encampments from many public areas across the state for reasons of safety was voted down in the Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday in a 1-3 vote with 1 abstention. Senate Bill...