48-Hour Harris
When I’m up against a deadline, I want Kamala Harris on my side. California’s attorney general showed again she knows how to get things moving in a tough situation. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Prop 8, it appeared that there could be a 25-day wait for the Ninth Circuit to lift a stay […]
Can We Clear the Confusion around the ACA and Make it Work for Small Business?
For all the words written, for all the speeches given, and for all the votes taken, you’d think we’d know more about the Affordable Care Act, how it works and what it requires of small business owners, larger employers, employees and individuals. Sadly, in talking to my members around the state, there’s still much confusion […]
High Time for Bipartisan Regulatory Reform
Sometimes, I think of our state and federal government as a bad boss: each barks an order, gives you an unrealistic deadline and doesn’t have a clue how you’ll make it happen, but if things aren’t absolutely perfect, there’ll be heck to pay. That’s why I want to commend U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus for co-sponsoring […]
Taxpayers Say ‘No Mas’
A just-released survey by Probolsky Research shows that most California voters now oppose new or increased local taxes. A majority, 55.5%, would vote “no” on a local measure that would increase taxes in order to maintain service levels, while only 34.8% would vote “yes.” Admittedly, a poll is just a snapshot of attitudes during a […]