Judging Judges on Election Day
An attorney I know sends out an email when judicial elections are on the ballot. He says he gets many inquiries from friends about the
Joel Fox
June 2, 2014
Top-Two Primary Twist on the State’s Top Job – Next Time
Reading the media reports and commentary about California governor’s race one would conclude that Jerry Brown might rack up the biggest one sided victory for
Joel Fox
May 29, 2014
A Moment of (Semi) Agreement with John Vasconcellos
With the passing of John Vasconcellos, it has been frequently noted that the former legislator was often ridiculed for his self-esteem commission. I was on
Joel Fox
May 28, 2014
Good Budget News Hasn’t Stopped the Tax Train (No, Not THAT Train)
Release of the May budget revision brought back debate over the state’s high speed rail proposal but, the good news budget should have squelched talk
Joel Fox
May 21, 2014
Howard Jarvis Would be OK with Prop 13 Related Bill
The compromise bill that came out of a legislative committee to capture property re-assessment of business property that changes ownership would receive a nod from
Joel Fox
May 15, 2014
How to Pay for California’s Budget Spending?
Governor Jerry Brown was clear in his budget press conference that California is pushing the boundaries of a growing welfare state. As the governor put
Joel Fox
May 14, 2014
Election Strategy by Business Interests Deals with Wild Card in AD 16
Business versus labor in California elections is not new but that old tug-of-war is being played out with gusto in Assembly District 16, the East
Joel Fox
May 13, 2014
The Small Business Highway and Small Business Day
Traditionally, California small businesses have been recognized with a resolution declaring June Small Business Month but Assemblyman Dan Logue has a more permanent recognition in
Joel Fox
May 12, 2014
SB 1021: The Slippery Slope of Property Classification for Tax Purposes
Beware the slippery slope leading to confusing tax policy if Senate Bill 1021 becomes law. As previously discussed on this site, SB 1021 would allow
Joel Fox
May 8, 2014