The U.S. Supreme Court Adds to California’s Treasury
The state of California already sitting on a record surplus would benefit from an additional revenue windfall thanks to two decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court. The question is what would the state do with that new money? Initial estimates following the Supreme Court’s decision allowing taxing of Internet sales is that […]
Why Can’t California Have Its Own Secretary of Direct Democracy?
California sees itself as a champion of direct democracy. But in truth, it doesn’t take direct democracy as seriously as Italy. The new Italian government made history when it named a Minister for Direct Democracy, as part of an 18-member cabinet. That’s the first such national minister in the world. The appointment comes from a […]
Legislation to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers Would Make Treatments More Affordable for Patients
Creating a patient-centered non-profit organization was not at the forefront of my life plan during my ten-year National Football League career with the San Diego Chargers. But all of that changed when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in my second season and then became infected with the Hepatitis C virus from blood transfusions during […]
Build a Master Plan for Long-Term Care
We live in a political world today where indecision and inaction echo within the halls of Congress and State Capitols across America. The biggest risks to our financial security in retirement, health care expenses and long-term care costs, continue to be ignored by elected officials and those who seek to replace them. Policymakers fail to […]