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California Lawmakers Defend Attending Conference in Hawaii

November 19, 2020 6:31 pm

On Thursday, California lawmakers who are attending the Independent Voter Project conference at the Fairmont Kea Lani on the island of Maui in Hawaii have begun defending their decision to go. Many of the lawmakers, who have been identified as...

Governor Newsom Created This ‘Surge’ in COVID Cases

November 17, 2020 7:24 amNovember 17, 2020 12:27 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Department of Public Health Secretary Mark Ghaly announced Monday they have halted the entire state from reopening following 250 days of various stages of lockdown since March. Newsom even claimed the reason is “the fastest...

As Governor Newsom Locks Down California, State Lawmakers Head to Maui on Annual Junket

November 16, 2020 9:44 pmNovember 17, 2020 12:15 pm

As California is ratcheting down on stay-at-home orders once again, and limiting the common folk’s holiday gatherings claiming the coronavirus is to blame, California lawmakers are headed to their annual Maui junket. Politico reported: “Roughly 100 people from four states...

With Moorlach Defeat, Sacramento Loses Its Finest Legislator

November 13, 2020 3:31 pmNovember 17, 2020 12:17 pm

On November 13, ten days after the election, and facing final counts that made any chance of victory impossible, California State Senator John Moorlach (R-37) conceded defeat to his challenger, Democrat David Min. Reached for comment, Moorlach said “we worked hard on...

When Does Prop. 22 Take Effect?

November 13, 2020 2:15 amNovember 17, 2020 12:28 pm

With the adoption of Proposition 22 by the statewide electorate on November 3, questions have arisen regarding when the measure’s numerous provisions take effect. While Prop. 22 does not have a section specifying effective and operative dates, there are dates...

Prop 15 Officially Defeated, 1978 ‘Tax Revolt’ Law Preserved

November 12, 2020 6:13 pm

Late on Wednesday, Proposition 15, which would have allowed tax reassessments on commercial and industrial properties every 3 years rather than being based on the purchase price plus 2% each year, was defeated after a final statewide vote tally. After...

Government Unions Had a Surprisingly Bad Election Night in California

November 12, 2020 9:41 amNovember 12, 2020 9:48 am

Election Day 2020 in California is finally over and, but for trailing ballots still being counted in several counties, many important races and issues have been decided. This year’s election brought a mix of positive and negative news for most...