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New Study Reveals BIG Divides Between Governors DeSantis & Newsom on Individual Liberties, etc.

November 30, 2023 3:05 amNovember 30, 2023 6:44 am

A new study from the Institute for Legislative Analysis focused on a stringent comparison between Governor Ron DeSantis and Governor Gavin Newsom, and identified the largest policy divides between the two governors, as well as their state legislatures. Ron DeSantis’...

Ringside View: The Case for Nuclear Power

November 30, 2023 2:55 amNovember 30, 2023 2:56 am

There are solutions to energy, water and infrastructure challenges that make compelling economic and environmental sense even if there was no climate crisis. But for those policymakers and influencers who believe we face an existential threat for which the only...

Oakland City Council Council Should Have Called for a Ceasefire – in Oakland

November 29, 2023 7:56 amNovember 29, 2023 8:02 am

The Oakland City Council voted this week, after a four-hour public debate/discussion/commentary passed a unanimous resolution (8-0) calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, but only after refusing to acknowledge that Hamas attacked Israel. Yes, that Oakland, California… Any attempt...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Bond Measures

November 29, 2023 2:55 amNovember 29, 2023 2:56 am

What is a definition of a bond fund? According to the Department of Finance (DOF), a bond fund is used to account for the receipt and disbursement of non-self-liquidating bond proceeds. Who pays for the bonds? According to DOF, depending...

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Key Considerations in California Emergency Rulemaking

November 28, 2023 2:32 amNovember 28, 2023 2:33 am

A California state agency needs to provide notice of an emergency regulation that the agency proposed. This must occur at least five working days before submitting an emergency regulation to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The adopting agency is...

California’s Draconian AB-5 Law Should Be Debate Topic #1 for Gov. Newsom

November 27, 2023 3:22 pmNovember 27, 2023 3:22 pm

When Gov. Gavin Newsom faces off with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the upcoming Fox News debate on Thursday, November 30, Newsom should be made to answer for the countless flagrant fiascos of his own making in California — not...

Frequently Asked Questions about Examining California Legislative Records

November 27, 2023 7:00 amNovember 27, 2023 7:00 am

Members of the public can examine California legislative records based upon the provisions of the Legislative Open Records Act (LORA), which is found in the California Government Code. LORA was enacted in 1975 to allow public access to legislative records....