School Funding Challenges
The Public Policy Institute of California latest poll focused on the challenges facing education across the state. The information gathered gives a broad view of the education landscape although some follow-up questions would have been helpful to dig deeper on some of the issues, especially in the area of school funding. Overall, the poll revealed […]
Has the “New Normal” Already Arrived?
“I see a lot of light at the end of the tunnel….and the light is getting brighter and brighter every day. People want to get back to their jobs.” Thus spake the president at a recent Task Force briefing. California and the majority of other states are apparently shining a different flashlight with a higher […]
How does Newsom Reopen California?
Restless Californians are letting Gov. Gavin Newsom know they’re over his statewide order to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. At noisy street demonstrations and in polite letters from government officials, they’re saying: Let us start getting back to normal. Other local leaders — still concerned about the potential for the virus […]
Reopening The Economy, Moving Forward This Week: The Coronavirus Workplace Series
Part of a series on the impacts on the coronavirus on employment and the workplace. The previous ones are here). Over the past week, plans for a phased reopening of the economy moved quickly forward. The White House issued reopening ideas and potential structures for the states. State Governors began appointing task forces on timing, […]
Vote by Mail?
Bill and Sherry examine voting by mail in the midst of a pandemic. They agree on the need but disagree over whether it can be implemented by the November election. They also search for an answer to a big question: Where’s Joe Biden? Listen to the latest Inside Golden State Politics.