Why Are Supposed “Greedy” Oil Companies Lowering Gas Prices During Cap and Trade Debate?
Oil companies have been part of the campaign to make voters aware that gas prices will increase in January once fuels are put under the cap-and-trade provisions of AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act. Yet, a strange thing is occurring. The campaign to delay the application of cap and trade rules for fuels goes […]
If Harris Becomes US AG a Likely Replacement is…
California Attorney General Kamala Harris has been mentioned as a possible replacement for retiring United States Attorney General Eric Holder. Harris said she is staying put. However, persuasive arguments from a president have been known to cause people to change their minds. Should Harris get the job, it is too late to take her name […]
Assembly Bill 1897 Threatens Innovation in California
The deadline is approaching for Governor Jerry Brown to either veto or sign an important piece of legislation that is poised to have a damaging impact on how technology companies do business in California. Assembly Bill 1897 attempts to shift responsibilities in subcontractor relationships by unfairly holding the majority of California employers liable for wage […]
Always More Work To Be Done In The Name Of Transparency
When State Controller John Chiang announced his new open data website last week, CA Fwd, which promotes technology enhanced government, offered him an opportunity to write an open data blog and why it matters for government and the people it serves. As California State Controller, my job hinges on having access to the State’s cash […]
Garcetti, L. A. City Council: Best Advertisement for the Move to Texas
On Wednesday, the Herb Wesson led City Council approved the Citywide Hotel Minimum Wage Ordinance without considering the impact on the hotel industry, the Convention Center, and the City’s well deserved “business unfriendly” reputation that has alienated employers and investors who create jobs. As a result, on July 1, nonunion hotels with 300 or more […]
Controller 2014: Betty Yee Changes Position On High-Speed Rail
Board of Equalization member Betty Yee has changed her mind about the state’s controversial high-speed rail plan. During the June primary campaign, the Democratic candidate for state controller opposed Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to build a faster rail connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles by the year 2029. A June 2014 primary questionnaire for the influential Harvey Milk LGBT […]