The Democratic Folly In Filibustering Gorsuch
Democratic US Senators have now launched the first partisan filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee in American history in an attempt to defeat Judge Neil Gorsuch. They seem to be doing so because their Democratic base demands it, but the upshot will be to end any influence Senate Democrats will have over Supreme Court nominees […]
The CalTrans Record of Shame
Why is Jerry Brown insisting that legislators quickly rubber stamp his $52 Billion gas tax increase? The reason is simple. He knows that if legislators go back to their districts over the upcoming Spring break recess, they will get an earful from outraged constituents. Voting for a regressive, 43% gas tax increase in a state […]
It’s Time to Fix Our Roads
Last week during ACCESS Sacramento, the Chamber was proud to stand with other business leaders, Gov. Jerry Brown, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Senate President pro Tem Kevin de Leon at a press conference unveiling the outline of a long-sought transportation funding agreement. Last year’s special session on transportation was a bust and ended with […]
Senate Bill 1 Will Hurt Small Businesses and Working Families
California is already the most expensive state in the nation to run a small business and raise a family. From the moment you wake up in the morning, get your cup of coffee, drive to work, work a long day, buy dinner for your family, and end your day, you have been hit with more […]
Put the Brakes on Mandate that’s Unfair to California Truckers
Senate Democrats gave U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch a hard time over what’s become known as “The Case of the Frozen Trucker.” One cold night on a highway in Illinois, the brakes on trucker Alphonse Maddin’s trailer froze, and he nearly froze while waiting for help to arrive. After three hours, Maddin unhitched the […]