Show ‘Em the Money
Where have all the Republican donors gone? The Republican Party is in the doldrums in California. Like the Oakland Raiders, the Republicans need one win to give them confidence. A win in a statewide race would not turn political fortunes around immediately but it would be a stepping stone. Pundits and academics advise it would […]
Next Steps for a Climate Change Policy for California
Governor Brown spoke to the United Nations Climate Summit last month. He made a strong pitch for state and local government activism to fight climate change. The Governor also promised to set an ambitious goal for carbon reduction for 2030 that “will also require heightened political will.” The Governor’s timing is perfect because California’s climate change […]
What Are the Best Placement Strategies for California’s Long Term Unemployed?
What are the best placement strategies for California’s long term unemployed? This week a consortium of four California Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) is launching a project to address this question. The project in its first months will take a critical look at existing long term unemployed (LTU) projects throughout the nation. Starting in early 2015, […]
Lawsuit Abuse Chases Jobs Out of California
As many of you know, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse is recognizing Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week. Nearly every small business owner I know has a horror story about lawsuit abuse. These lawsuits are much more than a paperwork headache – they can force small businesses to shut down and destroy jobs. My story is not […]
My Uncle Dale’s California Dream
I had to go to a family funeral up in Apple Valley, I explained to friends and colleagues, as I canceled a day’s worth of appointments recently. They offered their sympathy, but what they said next confused me: “Have a nice flight.” Flight? No one needs an airplane to get to Apple Valley from L.A. […]