Will Trump’s Proposals Destroy California Republicans?
In 1994 and again in 2010, Democrats suffered historic loses in the House of Representatives because newly minted Presidents Clinton and Obama forced their members walk the plank with unpopular votes on tax and health care bills. Now President Trump seems to be doing the same thing to his Republican backers, and the results look […]
Climate Change and Our Inner Elephant (Part 2): Measuring Success for the Climate and the Economy
In yesterday’s edition of Fox and Hounds, I explained that Californians see climate change as a serious issue, but do not favor regulatory actions that unfairly penalize them. Today, we’ll explore if there are opportunities for California to lead without placing the burden on the most vulnerable Californians and/or cause displacement of middle-income jobs to […]
Is CA a Good Place to Start a Small Business?
Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. We are in the midst of Small Business Week 2017 now and it’s important to know if California cities are welcoming to small business. Important because according […]
AB 1679: Reining in Insurance Department’s Regulatory Authority
After years of falling rates, the cost of auto insurance is now once again increasing across the nation. The problems of distracted driving and rising repair expenses are acting together to force rates up. Legislators in Capitol buildings throughout the country are directing their attention at the trend in an effort to ensure that their constituents have […]
Standing Up for Retailers of Pets
On April 18, 10 state lawmakers voted to ban the retail sales of cats, dogs, and rabbits unless they are sourced from shelters. According to sponsor Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell, Assembly Bill 485 is intended to stop substandard breeders from placing unhealthy pets with uninformed consumers. Regretfully, it will do just the opposite – and recommendations […]