First Impressions of LAUSD Measure EE Result
It appears as of this writing the Los Angeles Unified School District’s attempt to rush a parcel tax increase through has failed. With over 90% of the precincts reporting Measure EE is trailing 46% to 53%–and it needed a two-thirds vote to pass. Recent California elections don’t post final results for days after Election Day. […]
California Target Book Conference Will Dig Into State and Presidential Politics
This coming Monday afternoon, the 10th, the California Target Book hosts its March to 2020 Sacramento Conference with opening remarks by Attorney General Xavier Becerra, a panel discussion of legislative and Congressional races moderated by CALmatters’ Dan Morain and a panel on the Presidential campaign moderated by Politico’s Carla Marinucci. Panelists include Rose Kapolczynski, Matt […]
Week Three: New Haven California Unified Strike
Teachers in New Haven are striking for the same reason teachers walked out in Oakland and LA earlier this year: Increases in school district revenues are not translating into increases in salary. School districts should have more than enough money to provide raises. They’ve been the beneficiaries of a 60 percent increase in state spending […]
More Companies Exit Business-Bashing California for Business-Friendly States
If your business is in California and you’re wondering if companies continue to leave the state, the answer is, “Yes, and anecdotal evidence is that the numbers are growing.” Before I identify the latest companies to depart California – 24 of them, which I’ve learned about only within the last three months – consider the […]