Pension Issue Still Alive Despite Stockton Bankruptcy Decision
A decision by a U.S. Bankruptcy judge in the Stockton bankruptcy case does not mean the issue of public pensions’ burden on local government finances can be ignored. While the bondholders attempt to bring pension reductions into the bankruptcy talks failed because the judge said the bondholders acted in bad faith, the pension issue will […]
Will California Democrats Get Trigger-Happy over Gun Bills?
Like it or not, it’s a fact that California has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country – so much so that many of the national gun control advocates look to California as the model. In stark contrast, I am one of a growing collection of young, professional women who don’t look […]
Do We Need to Have a Serious Discussion about Medical Malpractice?
There is no doubt that since the passage of the Affordable Care Act three years ago people are not exactly sure of what to healthcare costs to expect. One of the major costs to healthcare is the annual cost of defensive medicine. According to the independent healthcare economics firm BioScience Valuation, the annual cost of […]
More Devilish Legislation Out of Sacramento
The Sacramento politicians are planning a costly attack on drivers’ wallets by changing the way some traffic violations are defined. Generally, the public accepts the need for parking enforcement. The threat of a fine for those who overstay their allotted time helps to make sure that limited parking spaces are available to all who want […]