Like Ending a TV Drama, the Legislature needs to tie up Loose Ends before Shutting Down
One might look at the last week of the legislative session like the last episode of a TV series. The job of the performers, writers and producers is to tie up loose ends in many of the story lines, and there are many story lines under the Capitol dome that beg for an ending. By […]
Lyft and Uber Make a Dumb Ballot Initiative Threat
Lyft and Uber are rich and powerful companies, but they don’t understand California or its direct democracy. Witness their collective threat (along with DoorDash) to fund a $90 million ballot initiative to effectively reverse AB 5, legislation that could turn their drivers into employees. Lyft and Uber made the threat before AB 5 is passed […]
Steps to make California Opportunity Zone ready now will benefit communities in need
The federal Opportunity Zone program represents a unique opportunity to channel private investment into California communities most in need. In order to take full advantage of this tool, California should do what states have done and ensure that the state tax code conforms to the federal tax treatment. California’s window for taking this step — […]
Predicting California’s Economic Health
After a record expansion, recent signs suggest the nation’s economy may be softening. Unusual patterns in the bond market, signs of slower growth overseas, and the uncertainty of the ongoing trade conflict with China have all raised fears that a downturn may be on the horizon. Yet it is still unclear whether the country is […]