New Law Supports Job Creation in California’s Space Industry
Recently, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 777, by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, D-Torrance, a bill that will help ensure that California creates a competitive environment and jobs within the emerging multibillion dollar space travel and supply industry. California has long been the home of the world’s most advanced aeronautics and aerospace companies. Recently, the industry has […]
Romney, Santorum, and Pawlenty Endorse a Minimum Wage Hike—Do I See a Republican Trend?
Several top national Republicans including Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Tim Pawlenty all publicly declared their support for raising the federal minimum wage. Such a dramatic political breakthrough—obviously coordinated at the highest levels—greatly increases the likelihood it will actually happen, and tens of millions of low-wage American workers will see a large rise in their annual […]
My Horrible, Hopeful L.A. Commute
If you want to know why this column isn’t better, I’ve got an excuse for you: I have a killer Southern California commute. Since I started driving from my South Pasadena home to my Santa Monica office by way of Arcadia (which isn’t on the way) and back, I’ve spent between three and four hours […]
Conservative Politicians and Public Safety Unions
As reported by investigative journalist John Hrabe, conservative gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly has accepted money from public safety unions. It’s not the first time – as cited in Hrabe’s reports, Donnelly has accepted money from public safety unions in past campaigns. His past candidacies have also benefit from independent expenditure campaigns funded by public sector unions. […]