A Guide to Improving Government Efficiency
The California Taxpayers Association just released a report that identifies more than $7.3 billion that state and local government can save, or obtain from revenue enhancements, if proactive steps are taken to address inefficiencies and reform existing programs. Government Cost Savings Report: How State and Local Government Can Increase Efficiency and Become More Effective is […]
Steinberg’s Initiative Proposal and Prop 13
At his Sacramento Press Club appearance last week, Senate President Pro Tem, Darrell Steinberg, denied that his proposal to change the initiative process would nullify Proposition 13. However, the Steinberg proposal allows for a majority vote by the legislature to put taxes on the ballot, which undermines the Prop 13 philosophy. Proposition 13 was an […]
The Great California Exodus
Editor’s Note: Frequent Fox and Hounds Daily contributor Joel Kotkin was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal on California’s economic woes. The article is reprinted here. Crossposted on The Wall Street Journal ‘California is God’s best moment,” says Joel Kotkin. “It’s the best place in the world to live.” Or at least it used to […]
A Big Ruling by the Supreme Court
On Thursday, April 12, you could hear a huge sigh of relief from the business community in the state of California regarding a state Supreme Court decision on whether businesses have to ensure that workers take legally-mandated breaks in Brinker Restaurant Corp. et al v. The Superior Court for the State of California for the […]
Consumer Electronics Industry Takes Bold Steps Towards Sustainable Future
As dwindling natural resources pose a threat to our nation’s economy, environment, and security, developing sustainable business practices has become more important than ever before. In order to meet the needs of current generations without compromising those of the future, today’s industries must take responsibility for the ways we impact society and the natural environment. […]