Author: Meg Whitman

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The recent retirement announcement from California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George reminds us that the governor has very important appointment powers.

A governor’s judicial nominees speak volumes about their guiding principles. Moreover, these appointees – and their decisions – live long after the governor who appointed them has left office.

Californians expect their governor to take these appointments seriously, and I want people to know what I would expect of those whom I would appoint to the bench.

Let’s take the time to get it right. As we seek solutions to global climate change, California can’t afford to make the wrong decisions. That’s why I’m calling for a fresh look at AB 32, the state’s far-reaching law designed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Our residents are struggling through the worst recession in decades. More than two million Californians cannot find a job. While I believe many of AB 32’s goals are important, we must carefully review which rules to pursue and make sure those rules spur innovation and help California regain its economic footing.

We cannot afford more rules and regulations that result in unintended consequences and cost us jobs and productivity.

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page recently agreed that AB 32 needs more careful study: “The impact will make the state even less attractive to start or expand a business.”