Why Not a Data Dividend?
Governor Gavin Newsom probably had a lot of Silicon Valley executives squirming when he suggested in his State of the State speech that, “California’s consumers should also be able to share in the wealth that is created from their data.” He is seeking a proposal on creating a data dividend for Californians. The investigation is […]
Does the State of California Need More “Public Investment”?
Renowned economists such as Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, and Milton Friedman often talk about the differences between “good economics” and “bad economics,” but often disagree about what these terms actually mean. Similarly, in California politics you often hear public officials talk about the need for increased “public investment” in things such as education, health care, […]
Finding Legislative Intent with Daily Journal Letters After the 72-Hour in Print Rule
In determining the intent of the state Legislature in enacting specific laws, California courts have historically taken a limited view of the methods that can be used to determine legislative intent. One such method is to review any letters the bill’s author submitted to either the Assembly Daily Journal or the Senate Daily Journal “letters […]
Time for Orange County Cities To Act On Housing Crisis or Newsom Will Do It For Them
Any doubt newly minted Gov. Gavin Newsom is serious about ending the housing affordability crisis that has put the California dream “in peril” vanished Jan.25 when Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra’s office filed suit against Huntington Beach, alleging the city failed to plan for and provide sufficient housing to meet the needs of its population.