National – Page 565 – California Globe

The Summer of the Governors: What NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Means for CA Recall Election

August 11, 2021 2:20 amMarch 15, 2022 3:49 pm

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Tuesday amid a flurry of sexual harassment claims, becoming the second New York Governor to resign in 13 years. For the last several weeks, Cuomo faced mounting calls to resign due to the...

Adam Laxalt Event Draws National Attention, Including from California Bigs

August 10, 2021 3:15 pmMarch 29, 2022 6:44 am

It’s in the blood. But is it in the cards? Adam Laxalt is the grandson of former US Senator Paul Laxalt (R-NV). And he’s actually the son of former US Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM). Though Adam was raised by his...

Truckers Petition U.S. Supreme Court To Reverse Appellate Court Decision, Remain Exempt From AB 5 Law

August 10, 2021 11:10 amAugust 12, 2021 2:20 pm

The California Trucking Association (CTA) announced Monday that they had filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to go over California’s AB 5 contractor law and argue that they should remain exempt due to federal protections. Assembly Bill 5,...

Burning Support: The Effect of Wildfires on the Recall Election

August 10, 2021 2:20 amAugust 9, 2021 9:37 pm

With the 2021 California Gubernatorial recall election now approaching the one-month-to-go mark at the end of this week, major Californian issues are becoming more and more front and center. Governor Gavin Newsom keeps defending his COVID-19 response as Governor, while...

America’s ‘Misery Index’ is Déjà vu All Over Again

August 9, 2021 11:42 am

I am re-reading the 2015 book by Paul Kengor, Ph.D., “11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative.” Kengor is a professor of political science at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, and executive director of The Center for Vision & Values. Professor...

Recall Candidate John Cox Announces $30 Billion Tax Cut Proposal

August 7, 2021 7:50 am

Recall candidate and 2018 GOP gubernatorial candidate John Cox announced his $30 billion tax cut proposal on Thursday following a preview of his plan during Wednesday’s recall candidate debate. According to Cox, income tax in the state would be cut...

Film, TV Productions Return To Pre-Pandemic Film Shoot Levels

August 6, 2021 4:17 pm

Movie and TV production in Los Angeles returned to pre-pandemic levels during the second quarter 0f 2021 according to Los Angeles filming organization FilmLA on Thursday, restoring one of California’s largest and most notable industries. According to FilmLA, 9,791 shoot...