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It’s Recall Déjà Vu All Over Again for California Gov. Gavin Newsom

February 26, 2024 9:59 amFebruary 26, 2024 11:17 am

Ouch. Just as he’s doing national interviews insisting that he’s not running for President, California Governor Gavin Newsom is getting hit with another recall election. I think this proves that the First Cut Is not necessarily the Deepest. “The new...

The Consensus Machine and the True Peril of AI

February 26, 2024 6:48 amFebruary 26, 2024 6:48 am

The current explosion of artificial intelligence and machine learning uses has a lot of people worried. AI can replace human workers, write college papers, create very realistic internet deep fakes and so on – those are the worries that stand...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Role of the Legislative Analyst in the Initiative Process

February 26, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 26, 2024 2:31 am

What must be included with a title and summary prepared by the Attorney General? Elections Code Section 9005 requires the AG to include in the title and summary for a proposed initiative measure either (1) the estimate of the amount...

Los Angeles DA Gascon Sued – Again – By His Staff

February 25, 2024 8:47 amFebruary 25, 2024 8:47 am

The Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys (“ADDA”), the union representing nearly 800 line prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, has filed an unfair labor practice charge against their boss – current DA George Gascón –...

Red Flags For A Noncitizen Commissioner

February 25, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 25, 2024 2:46 am

Friends, this will not be a xenophobic diatribe. But reports of illegal aliens crossing our county’s southern border have become a daily occurrence. Fox News’ Bill Melugin has been relentlessly covering this uncontrolled inflow from the front lines with video...

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobbyist Prohibitions

February 25, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 25, 2024 2:31 am

Does California law prohibit lobbyists from engaging in certain activities? Yes, California’s Political Reform Act contains detailed laws related to lobbyists in Chapter 6, and Article 2 of Chapter 6 deals with Prohibitions and contains Government Code Sections 86201 –...

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballot Titles

February 24, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 24, 2024 2:46 am

What are ballot titles used for? According to California’s Elections Code, ballot titles are used for measures submitted to the voters. Are there rules related to ballot titles in California law? Yes, these rules are found in Division 9, Chapter...