Preparing For The Trump Deportation Of Five Million Californians
Donald Trump’s statement on Meet the Press yesterday that he will deport all illegal immigrants and their American born children has huge implications for California, where this could affect as many as five million people. California is home to at least 2.5 million illegals, mostly Mexicans, who will need to be deported to Mexico. Their […]
For Biz & Govt: The Art of the Deal
What’s business looking for in the remaining legislative session and what kind of deals are being discussed to get there? A number of large business organizations have offered support for funding sources to be used for transportation infrastructure purposes on one hand, while on the other strongly opposed both general and specific tax measures such […]
Main Street Menace: Senate Bill 1X 1 (Beall)
While the legislature is in session, the National Federation of Independent Business/California will be profiling anti-small business bills and initiatives and the adverse effect they would have on California’s job creators. This is the second of the 2015 series. The end of summer isn’t the only bad news in Sacramento. The Legislature is back in […]
Why Pension Measure is in Trouble
To no one’s surprise, the backers of the measure to slash retirement security for millions of California’s public servants are squealing about the title and summary issued by Attorney General Kamala Harris last week. Reed described it as “inaccurate and misleading.” Which is nearly identical what he said two years ago when Harris issued a […]
How LA Can Afford the Olympics
Los Angeles, the Entertainment Capital of the World, is the ideal location to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. We have a proven track record, having hosted two of the most successful games, including the 1984 games that rescued the Olympics after the 1976 financial fiasco in Montreal. We have established, low cost venues, including the […]
Republicans In Sacramento Are About To Face A Key Decision On Taxes
Will the beleaguered California Republican Party, fresh off some modest legislative pick-ups in the 2014 elections, head into the next campaign season unified, and positioned to hold those gains and perhaps make a few more? Or will the GOP limp into next year’s campaign season reeling from massive internal warfare and conflict? The answer to […]