A Scary Halloween Recall?
With enough signatures filed to force a recall election for Sen. Josh Newman the governor must call for the election from 60 to 80 days from when the recall is certified by the Secretary of State. Here’s a prediction that the recall will fall on Halloween, Tuesday October 31. Democrats in the legislature hoped to […]
Circular Firing Squads — Fire, Aim, Ready
They have long been advocates of a strong military build-up, but today, Republicans in Washington and Sacramento appear to be embracing circular firing squads. Instead of guns, this firing squad is using finger pointing and tweets aimed at erstwhile allies. President Trump’s attacks on fellow Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator John McCain and […]
Home Stretch: Small businesses brace for End of Session Legislative Battles
As the California legislature reconvenes this week for the remainder of the 2017 half of the 2017-18 two-year session, small business owners remain concerned that Sacramento will pass additional taxes, fees and regulations which impact their business and employees. This year alone, small businesses and working families have been hit with billions in new taxes, […]
Illuminating and Eliminating the Hidden Drivers of Rising Healthcare Costs
The concerns of California families over the rising costs of healthcare have precipitated an important statewide conversation over how each part of the healthcare system – including physicians, health insurers, and drug manufacturers – can do their part to rein in costs. As a practicing OB/GYN and the President of the California Medical Association—a group […]