In a Crisis and Beyond: All for One; One for All
A number of newspaper columns have emerged since the struggle with the coronavirus took hold praising both government’s crucial role in a crisis and the sacrifices of workers who are in the front lines. They should be acknowledged. But also brought into clear focus is the importance of business to our everyday way of life […]
West Coast Ports Remain Open, Providing Essential Service to State and Nation
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to unfold, the three of the largest ports in the nation – Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland – continue to operate, allowing for the continued flow of goods into our communities and key industries. As the world weathers this crisis, these ports provide a service that has […]
Stop Obsessing About Lottery Funds and Education
Can we stop pretending that lottery funds mean much of anything to schools? In recent weeks, we have seen the recycling of a very old faux-scandal—that the state lottery is not producing enough money for California schools. The occasion for this latest news was a state auditor’s report finding that the lottery is not producing […]
COVID-19 and California’s Census Count
The COVID-19 crisis has upended the carefully laid plans for the 2020 Census in ways that might have disproportionate effects on California’s count. The Census Bureau is making important adjustments, but California needs to be particularly vigilant about the potential consequences. The Bureau began its self-response period on March 12, when it started mailing out […]