Opposition to “Tax Fairness” Measure is All About Pensions
A campaign committee was formed to oppose an initiative that would stiffen the requirements for voter approved tax increases under the pretense that the opposition is about preserving local government services. The opposition really stems from local government’s growing pension liabilities. The “Committee to Protect Our Communities” announced itself as a campaign organization to protect […]
Gavin’s Lieutenant Governor Non-Attendance Is a Non-Story
I appreciate the work that went into an LA Times story looking at Gavin Newsom’s attendance, or lack thereof, on the handful of boards and commissions upon which the lieutenant governor serves. But it’s a non-story. The lieutenant governor’s job should be eliminated (as Newsom has previously existed). The duties are minimal and non-essential. The […]
Sacramento Leads the 5G Way
Later this year, the country’s first 5G-capable city will come online. 5G will enable residents to download a full movie in under 10 seconds, enable gamers to play multiplayer video games from their smartphones with zero lag, and connect millions of home appliances – 5G will even connect our pets. There is little doubt that 5G […]
Protect Harassment Victims, Employers From Defamation Suits
In 2016, 554 Californians filed sexual harassment complaints with the state civil rights agency, and many other employees have complained directly to employers without involving a state agency. But in none of these cases was an employer free to warn another employer that a prospective employee was found to be a sexual harasser, lest they be […]