CA Following Massachusetts Model When It Comes To Voters & Voting?
New statistics show a big jump in “no party preference” voters in California while registration in both major political parties has declined. While this change in voter registration mirrors some national trends, California may be heading boldly in the direction of another thickly populated blue state – Massachusetts. In California the recent report from the […]
California Cannot Conserve or Over-Regulate Way out of Drought
This week Governor Jerry Brown proclaimed that “a historic drought calls for unprecedented action,” when handing down the latest executive order instating mandatory statewide water restrictions aimed at conserving 1.5 million acre feet of water over the next nine months. This ambitious “first-time-in-state-history” action and goal is admirable, one I wish can be achieved. But […]
PPIC Sets Up Water Policy Center
The Public Policy Institute of California announces the launch of the PPIC Water Policy Center. Led by PPIC senior fellow Ellen Hanak, the center will spur innovative water management solutions that support a healthy economy, environment, and society—now and for future generations. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation. To […]
A Growing MFG Economy Would Be A Powerful Message For CA Climate Change Leadership
I enjoyed speaking on a climate change panel this week hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). The topic is important to manufacturers because they are sensitive to high energy costs, and we can expect ever higher energy costs when state climate change rules go into full effect. Other states are watching to see if […]