Electric Scooters Data Collection a Prelude to Taxes?
As electric scooters become more prevalent around the state they face government regulation including the ability to collect data on the scooter’s use. While the data collection is controversial enough because it could reveal user’s personal habits, the problems related to scooter use and convenient data collection also could set up a scooter tax. While […]
Three Reasons Why Gavin Should Go to El Salvador
LA Times columnist George Skelton recently criticized Gov. Newsom for planning a trip to El Salvador April 7. Skelton said Newsom should stay in California and focus on California problems. That was a cheap shot, and many in Sacramento piled on. But Newsom is doing the right thing in going. Because, in this peculiar moment, […]
LAUSD Tax: Is It Really All About the Kids?
I’m a father of two beautiful, energetic, smart kids, the oldest of whom is about to start kindergarten. As many of my fellow parents will know, this has felt like an overwhelming decision for my wife and me. I know – it’s “just” kindergarten. But choosing the right school means choosing where my son will […]
California Legislative Action Needed to Rein in Pharmacy Middlemen
The high costs of prescription drugs have rightly prompted concern from Californians and lawmakers looking for ways to bring down costs. Recently, both California and the federal government have taken positive steps to address this concern by increasing transparency. Still, more action is needed to reduce costs to consumers at the prescription counter.