Privacy Initiative Won’t Stem Internet Abuses
It’s not surprising that proponents of the so-called “California Consumer Privacy Act” would want to draw attention to the latest controversies around internet privacy. Not surprising – but dishonest. The initiative has nothing to do with the situation in the headlines. The ballot measure would not have prevented it and doesn’t even contemplate the scenario. […]
Beware Mischief in Governor’s Race
The newest poll results in the governor’s race sets up a possibility of campaign shenanigans ripped from the pages of California political history. The poll from the UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies gives Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom a healthy lead at 30% over two Republicans almost dead even. Businessman John Cox recorded 18% in […]
Another Small Business Says ‘Adios’ to California – Mine
If I’m known for anything in California, it’s been for my studies about companies leaving the state because of its punishing tax and regulatory policies. Sadly, new political antics will likely cause my future reports to reflect further deterioration in the state’s business climate. I say that because a new California Tax Foundation analysis found […]
SB 827 Is Dead! Long Live SB 827!
I’m not sure I would have voted for SB 827 if I were in the legislature. But I loved that the bill was proposed and out there. A number of legislators said the same thing. Which points to the best argument for advancing the bill: The fear it created in local governments.
With Air-Quality Standards, is the Cure Worse Than the Disease?
Have we reached the point where air pollution regulations are harming people more than air pollution itself? That’s the question at the heart of the dispute between the Trump administration and California about the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution program known as NAAQS, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. President Trump recently issued an executive […]