New Rules for the Rulemakers
This week marks a small but significant change in how state regulators must justify and develop major new regulations. Beginning November 1, state agencies proposing
Loren Kaye
October 31, 2013
The Initiative Doesn’t Need Reform, It IS Reform
The people’s initiative power has commenced its second century amidst strong public support and reformers’ continuing itch to tweak it. The latest entry in the
Loren Kaye
October 10, 2013
Initiative Roadblock Awaits Governor’s Action
Jerry Brown’s career-making move was in 1974 when as Secretary of State he successfully sponsored Proposition 9, a statewide ballot measure that created the landmark
Loren Kaye
October 4, 2013
Increased Taxes = Increased Crime
Tax increases have many intended effects, such as raising revenues and changing behavior. They also have anticipated but unfortunate effects, such as dampening growth or
Loren Kaye
October 1, 2013
Minimum Wage Hike a Blow to Young Job Seekers
Governor Brown has indicated he will sign a two-dollar increase in the minimum wage, which he brokered in the Legislature. This is unfortunate news for
Loren Kaye
September 18, 2013
Legislation Would Reduce Access to Justice
California’s courts are struggling to accommodate years of budget cuts. The judiciary has absorbed ongoing reductions of more than a half-billion dollars. More than $1
Loren Kaye
September 5, 2013
Because Gasoline isn’t Expensive Enough
Good news: Mexico is reversing 70 years of direct control over its oil industry and welcoming private investment from abroad. Bad news: the California Legislature
Loren Kaye
August 28, 2013
Yes, Our Economy is Recovering, but Job Growth is Pathetic
California’s economy is slowly recovering, good news especially for Californians along the coast and in the big metro areas. But job growth remains frustratingly slow,
Loren Kaye
August 19, 2013
Plan for Public Works Before Raising Taxes
Modern and reliable public works are key to California’s economic growth. Indeed, few activities by state and local governments can be more helpful to economic
Loren Kaye
August 12, 2013