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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,...

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...

Exclusive: California Buries Science

October 28, 2023 2:50 amOctober 28, 2023 7:52 am

On October 10, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom – whose Democratic party claims to be the party of science and science education – signed two anti-science education bills (AB226 and AB389) into law, that require the University of California and...

California Chinese Americans ‘Outraged’ at Governor Newsom’s Visit To China

October 27, 2023 4:59 pmOctober 30, 2023 6:31 am

As Governor Gavin Newsom begins to wrap up his trip to China this week, Chinese Americans in California have become more and more critical of the Governor making the trip, as well as outraged that Newsom has not pressed harder...