Can the Gov. Do That? Changing Workers’ Comp with a Signature
In 2004 I played a key role in changes to the workers compensation system in California by carrying an initiative that was ultimately embraced by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and used to convince the legislature to make important changes to the system that was threatening the viability of the business community. If the legislature had not […]
No Surprise: Tesla May Move Out of California
Dear Elon Musk: I almost never write open letters, but I’m doing so here to applaud your comments about the difficulty in doing business in California. You stunned many people by saying you might move Tesla’s headquarters and vehicle manufacturing out of California when Alameda County refused to permit your Fremont factory to re-open in […]
For Economic Recovery, Protecting Our Ports is Essential
“Essential” is a very important word in public policy these days. “Essential” signifies a job or industry sector that must continue despite health and safety risks. Essential workers impact every resident in some manner: the health care worker that serves the community, the police and firefighters that continue to keep neighborhoods safe, and the truck […]
Give Me an “A” for Flunking California Distance Learning
I’m doing my duty as a California parent. I’m flunking distance learning. Because failure isn’t just an option when you must become your children’s teacher during the worst pandemic in a century. Failure is the goal. Imagine the educational carnage if distance learning didn’t fail! If parents proved better instructors than teachers, how could unions […]