No Doubt About It: Chicago Could Use Prop 13
For anyone who doubts that the desire to fund public sector pensions has to do in part with the moves to raise property taxes by changing Proposition 13 let them look to Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is proposing the largest property tax increase in history for Chicago property owners because he needs money to cover […]
State Transportation Funding and Reform Overdue
As we approach the final days of the legislative session, Governor Brown has released a framework for a transportation funding package. We urge legislators to use this proposal as the basis for negotiations and come together to fix our crumbling streets and roads now. The Governor’s package includes a mix of reforms to ensure we’re using […]
The Neurodiversity Moment in California
In Fall 2015, we have reached a neurodiversity moment in California. Conferences on neurodiversity are being held on a regular basis, such as the “Neurodiversity in the High Tech Workforce” conference held recently at the Microsoft campus in Mountain View. Over 150 persons from throughout Silicon Valley gathered to hear neuroscientists and Silicon Valley venture […]
More Lawsuits Under the Guise of Privacy Protections
Privacy matters. Giving consumers control of their personal information is central to many pieces of good legislation in California. Unfortunately, SB 142 (Jackson) – which is intended to provide privacy protections related to small, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – will instead stifle innovation without providing real privacy protections. AB 856 (Calderon), on the other hand, […]
Debt Collection Plays An Important Role in the Economy
The trade association I represent, DBA International and its 575 member companies, play a critical role in keeping America’s economy moving forward. We purchase and collect defaulted receivables. It’s important to note that only a small fraction of consumers wind up defaulting on debt and an even smaller percentage wind up in court. While efforts […]