Highlight – Page 485 – California Globe

California Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Proposed Tax Initiative

May 13, 2024 11:46 am

In December of 2023 I reported on an effort by Governor Gavin Newsom and state Democrats to prevent a ballot initiative from ever seeing the light of day. That initiative officially known as the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Initiative,”...

The Greenberg Brief: Holding Out Hope for Prop. 47’s Survival

May 13, 2024 2:45 amMay 14, 2024 6:21 am

It’s now 10 years since the passage of the Safe Neighborhoods & Schools Act. How could voters not have been in favor of it back then? Well, we can now blame the deceptive ballot measure name in hindsight, as it...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XIV

May 13, 2024 2:30 amMay 13, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 14 have? This article contains five sections. What does Article 14 relate to? It relates to labor relations. Is the minimum wage provided by the Legislature? Section 1 states that the Legislature may provide for...

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...

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The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) announced on Friday that they have withdrawn their offer to host a U.S. Senate debate between Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) and former baseball player Steve Garvey (R) this fall, citing safety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