Policy, Short and Sweet
Neel Kashkari’s policy paper for his gubernatorial campaign is on one side of a piece of paper. “Education and jobs,” he says. “That’s it.” Certainly, he’s picked the two topics most important to Californians and if he can fix these two major issues a lot of the state’s problems go away. The short plan brings […]
One LA Commuter Dreams of a President Christie
Before the bridge scandal, I didn’t think much of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie or his presidential prospects. He seemed too Jersey, too volatile and too moderate to be a contender. But now I dream of a President Christie. My conversion has nothing to do with policy or ideology, and everything to do with the […]
The Divided And Troubled State Of California
It’s a New Legislative Year. That means it’s time for California Governor Jerry Brown to give his “State of the State” address. Undoubtedly, Brown along with his California Democrats and their supportive media will claim that California is in good shape. The truth, however, is that California is facing real problems and is deeply divided […]
Goal of Online Tobacco Sales Ban: More State Tax Revenue
California may be considered a technology pioneer, but at least one state lawmaker wants to put the brakes on a growing segment of the online retail market. Assemblyman Roger Dickinson, D-Sacramento, has introduced a measure to ban online sales of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes. Dickinson says the bill, Assembly Bill 1500, […]