Brown the Juggler
Jerry Brown, the adroit political juggler, was on full display during his Inaugural Address/State of the State Speech yesterday keeping in the air at the same time the notion of more spending while also tossing about the importance of fiscal responsibility. Brown acknowledged the uncertainty and potential expenses the state faces with the some of […]
Governor Unveils Ambitious Transportation and Energy Plans
Governor Brown’s two-for-one speech yesterday was short on a policy agenda but long on economic implications. Combining his fourth inaugural address with his 2015 state-of-the-state speech, the Governor reeled off the expected catalog of accomplishments and challenges. Of the few new initiatives proffered, two would profoundly affect the California economy. The Governor spoke of the […]
This Morning’s High-Speed Rail Groundbreaking in Fresno: One Backstory
Groundbreakings of major California infrastructure projects (transit, water, roadways) are usually Potemkin village affairs, populated by politicians who have had little to do with the project that was in development for many years by their (usually absent) predecessors. This morning’s groundbreaking in Fresno for the California High Speed Rail system should at least feature current […]
Food Tourism Brings Home the Bacon for California’s Economy
The restaurant industry has become a significant driver of tourism throughout California. Restaurants are contributing to the state’s record-breaking travel and tourism industry growth, creating jobs and providing local and state tax benefits. The intersection of restaurants and travel is critical to the ongoing strength and success of our economy. The reason is simple: When […]