Prop 54 Supporters Prepared to Defend 72-hour rule in Court
The key provision of Proposition 54, a constitutional amendment voters passed by a two-to-one margin last November, is about to be tested in the legislature with ramifications that may present a roadblock for the state’s budget. Proposition 54 was designed to bring transparency to state lawmaking. The first item identified by the Attorney General’s Title […]
The Cap & Trade Debate Isn’t Just about Climate
In less than three weeks, the latest political debate over California climate policy may be effectively over—taking with it one of the best opportunities in the foreseeable future for members of both parties to influence how the state responds to the threat of a warming climate. The governor has asked the Legislature to agree by […]
A Miraculous & Disappointing New State Park
Riddle: When is a miracle also bound to be a disappointment? Answer: When the miracle is a project of the state of California. A case in point is the recent opening of the Los Angeles State Historic Park, an event that contains many miracles. Miracle one: It’s a large (32 acres) park—with broad grassy fields […]
The California Economy’s Surface Strength Hides Looming Weakness
If you listen to California’s many boosters, things have never been so good. And, to be sure, since 2011, the state appears to have gained its economic footing, and outperformed many of its rivals. Some, such as Los Angeles Magazine and Bloomberg, claim that it is California — not the bumbling Trump regime — that […]