FBI Sting Might Trip Up Film Credit Expansion
The fight to increase the state’s film and TV credit for California based productions has become entangled in the FBI sting on state Senator Ron Calderon. The effort pushed by Hollywood and the business community to enlarge the credit might suffer if legislators don’t want to touch the issue because of the investigation. Recall that […]
We are LAX
Ask a person from Los Angeles what the city’s signature public place is, and you’d probably hear about Griffith Park, Dodger Stadium, the Hollywood Bowl, or a favorite beach. But such places represent the best of L.A.; they aren’t who we really are. The truly emblematic space of early 21st century Los Angeles is, for […]
Do Not Be Fooled by the Trial Lawyers!
A couple of weeks ago, a November 2014 ballot measure was cleared for circulation that would make it easier for lawyers to file meritless lawsuits against healthcare providers and generate more legal fees for themselves. It is called the Troy and Alana Pack Patient Safety Act of 2014. If someone approaches you to sign this petition, don’t […]
A Policy Agenda for Union Reformers Stuck Inside Unions
“I believe there is a different way – and that is to work with the Republican members of every labor union and help empower those Republican union members to put additional pressure on their union leadership to spend Republican dues money on Republican causes.” – Jim Brulte, Chairman, California State Republican Party Well that’s one […]
Let’s Rate Politicians on Yelp
Yelp is a wildly popular web service that allows customers to offer public reviews of the companies and professionals they patronize. Diners rate restaurants, patients rate their doctors, dentists, and health clinics, and shoppers rate their malls. But, at least so far, Yelp does not allow constituents to rate their politicians. That should change. We […]