Will Union Members Stay if Friedrichs Wins Case against CTA?
The United States Supreme Court announcement that it will consider the Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association case next fall produced handwringing and dire predictions that this could result in the end of public unions. Those who make those statements must think that the public unions are not offering representation that their members want. If the […]
Justice Scalia Is Right. California Isn’t the Real West
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was on the wrong side of most Californians, and history, in his cranky dissent to last week’s landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage across the nation. But, much as we might hate to admit it, Scalia was right when, in the same dissent, he argued that California isn’t part of […]
On July 4th, Declare Your Independence From Shakedown Lawsuits
When we gather with friends and family this July 4th, it is the perfect time to reflect on some of the things that make our country great – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights provide a solid foundation for our roles as citizens, but unfortunately, […]
Californians Deserve the Right to Re-Vote on High-Speed Rail
During an extraordinary session of the Legislature on transportation and infrastructure issues, I introduced bipartisan legislation along with Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) to allow Californians to vote again on the controversial High-Speed Rail (HSR) project. The High-Speed Rail of today is not what the voters approved in 2008. Californians deserve the right to re-vote on this […]
GO-Biz Launches New California Business Portal
(Editor’s Note: The following release from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) offers information important to small businesses and entrepreneurs.) As part of an ongoing effort to provide more on-line tools to businesses, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the launch of the California Business Portal, a one-stop-shop […]