Seven initiatives to watch that threaten California prosperity
Voters may face as many seven ballot measures damaging to California’s business and political climate in November. Any one of these measures should motivate millions in opposition spending by affected industries. More than a few are likely to qualify for the ballot. Conventional wisdom teaches that gubernatorial elections deliver older and more conservative voters to […]
The Reality of EVs
This is an incredibly exciting time to be in the transportation industry. New cars and trucks are safer and more efficient than ever. Automakers are introducing new technologies every day and will be deploying scores of new models with technologically advanced drivetrains and other features in the coming years. Partnerships on highly autonomous vehicle deployment […]
Water Storage Runaround
A Kafkaesque scene is unfolding deep in the bureaucracy of the California Water Commission that could undermine efforts to adapt California’s water system for climate change and threaten the reliability of the water you drink. Earlier this month, Water Commission staff recommended withholding voter-approved state funds from going to badly needed water storage projects, including […]
On Water Projects, Sanctuary Cities and Sen. Feinstein
(Editor’s Note: The following was received from Congressman Kevin McCarthy on three California-related items) On Funding California Water Projects “I want to commend President Trump and Secretary Zinke for prioritizing much-needed water infrastructure projects in California. These recommended funds will advance the Shasta Reservoir Enlargement Project to the design and pre-construction phase. Additionally, these funds will […]