Jerry Brown, Tax Reformer. That’s What the Tax Foundation Says

Here’s something that caught us by surprise. While Governor Jerry Brown has often been described as the “adult in the room” when it comes to minding the state budget from becoming something akin to a runaway stagecoach, Californians have not generally considered him a great tax reformer. The national organization, the Tax Foundation, has a […]

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! Fox & Hounds will resume posting on Tuesday, September 4th.

SB 10: Bail Reform or Stay-out-of-Jail Card

(Editor’s Note: The following comments in press releases were issued as the SB 10 bail reform measure made its way to the governor. Sen. Bob Hertzberg, co-author of the bill in support; Sen. Jim Nielsen, former Chair of the Board of Prison Terms in opposition) Senator Bob Hertzberg: “It is no secret that our criminal […]

Corrections on Union Money Article

An article posted on 7/12/2018 by Ed Ring of the Public Policy Center on money collected by public unions contained errors. When informed of the errors, Mr. Ring writes it is difficult to accurately compile estimates of total government union dues and memberships, and to do so with the information and resources available requires making reasonable […]

Happy 4th of July!

In celebration of Independence Day, F&H will not publish today. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July holiday everyone. Graphics by: Elizabeth Hanretty

Happy President’s Day

Enjoy President’s Day! Fox and Hounds will publish again tomorrow, February 20th.  The Art of Steve Penley. More of his work can be found here.

Mike Roos, Former Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly, Joins Southern California Leadership Council as President

(Editor’s Note: The following announcement was received form Southern California Leadership Council)  The Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC) announced today the appointment of Former Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Mike Roos as President of the organization, a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy partnership led by three former Governors and almost three dozen Presidents and CEO’s of top […]

Jerry Brown’s Last Year

2018 marks the final full year of Jerry Brown’s second tour as governor of California. Brown was both the youngest and the oldest governor and served the longest time in that position. How will he focus his time and attention as the final term winds down? We asked some observers of California politics how Brown might […]