Crackdown on Big Tech a Threat to California’s Economy?
The Federal Justice Department announced a broad antitrust review of large tech firms with three of top companies often mentioned headquartered in California. If Facebook, Google and Apple are all found to be restricting competition with monopolistic behavior, they could face disciplinary actions with one option in the extreme case, forced breakup. California’s booming economy […]
California High Speed Rail using Trump like tactics to seek approvals.
The High Speed Rail Authority, under the direction of Governor Newsom is claiming to bring more transparency to the project. Indeed the Authority’s new website has a full page titled Transparency and Accountability claiming dedication to this mandate. But actions speak much louder than words. Representative Jim Patterson has just released a letter stating the […]
In the Dynamex fight, California lawmakers can be pro-worker and pro-innovation
California and the Bay Area have thrived creatively, economically and culturally because we attract top talent, encourage risk-taking and give people the flexibility and freedom to pursue their dreams on their own terms. It’s a successful formula that reflects California’s indomitable entrepreneurial spirit and empowers people to do great things. It’s not something that policymakers […]
Here’s a Deceptively Simple Issue
The easiest policy issues are the ones that are black and white – I can happily rail against the latest bright spark who’s proposed a new rule which will kill jobs and hurt working families in the San Fernando Valley. But most policy is complex, and what might look like a terrible idea can be […]