Perez Gets Ready for the State Budget Battle
Assembly Speaker John Perez fired the first shot of the 2014-15 budget wars this week when he released his “Blueprint for a Responsible Budget,” a document that sets the Assembly’s priorities for dealing with the unusual situation that finds the state looking at black ink instead of red. “By following this Budget Blueprint, we can […]
More Setbacks for California’s Embattled High Speed Rail Project
Reps. Denham and Latham request a GAO review The Sacramento Court’s November 25 decision denying the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) access to Proposition 1A bond funds was the first in a series of setbacks suffered by the high-speed rail project in recent days. The project was dealt another serious blow on November 26, when two influential members […]
Eggnog and Lawsuits Don’t Mix
As the holiday season ramps up, office parties and social gatherings will dot calendars between now and the New Year. Because California is one of the most litigious states and almost anything these days can lead to a lawsuit, party hosts have to keep liability in mind along with all the other responsibilities that go […]