Newsom Better When Salty
Whatever your politics, Gavin Newsom has a distinguished record as a mayor and policy thinker. But in person, he has often seemed boyish and slick, and too eager to please. That may be changing. I recently watched video of the gubernatorial frontrunner conducting an extensive question-and-answer session at a Public Policy Institute of California event. And […]
2018 Brings New Protections for Job Applicants with Criminal History
Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1008 (McCarty – Sacramento) on October 14, 2017 as Chapter 789 to address employment discrimination based upon criminal conviction history. Employers in California need to be aware of this bill’s numerous provisions that take effect on January 1, 2018. This new law adds Section 12952 to the Government Code to provide […]
It’s Not Only Good Intentions that Pave the Way to You Know Where
Hell appears to be filling up quickly these days. And not just with members of the political class, although if you follow the news, political types apparently will make up a good portion of travelers there. But given the mixed crowd that could end up in the same place, there will be some awkward moments. Ivanka […]
California also gives hefty tax breaks to business
There’s much political complaining in California these days over congressional plans to overhaul the nation’s tax system in a way that would cost many Californians, particularly those in high tax brackets, more money. The federal plans are still being finalized – if they can be – and are aimed at raising enough money to pay […]