It’s A Wonder Reporters Still Show Up For Assembly At All
Assembly Speaker John Perez may have lost his grip on reality. At the very least, he’s behaving as though people actually care what goes on in his house of the legislature. Assembly members are apparently so important, and their business so significant, that they can’t be interrupted by members of the press. Under a new […]
Ten Trends to Watch
California politics and governance enter a new era in 2013. The state’s economy is finally recovering and the political landscape has been reseeded. Here, in no particular order, are ten stories or trends to watch this year: 1. Economic recovery in the interior. The coast is getting healthier, from San Diego to the Bay Area. […]
Goodbye, Columbus (Day)
They say if you keep something around long enough it will come back in use. I’m still holding out hope for my Nehru jacket (a 1960s fashion statement for those who don’t know). But apparently it can be true with political issues and related commentaries – even ones that seem a bit bizarre. Assemblyman Roger […]
Confusing New Lumber Tax Targets California Consumers
It’s a new year, and with it comes higher taxes and more government spending. In 2013, overtaxed Californians will send more of their hard-earned dollars to Sacramento than ever before, growing total state spending to a record $225 billion. Higher taxes shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, the majority of Californians voted for Proposition 30 […]