Can the Legislature Be Recalled from Recess?
With talk of a possible special session beginning on December 5, 2022 when the California Legislature convenes its 2023-24 Regular…
A Short Primer on Special Sessions in the California Legislature
The California Legislature can meet in regular, special, or joint sessions. A “session” is the designated period of time in…
Unemployment Fraud Climbs to $32 Billion with No Accountability in Sight
If giving unemployment benefits to criminals sitting behind bars or fraudsters in foreign countries wasn’t enough to make your stomach…
San Francisco Office Occupancy Still Under 40% Despite Ending Mask Mandate
According to a new report by the security firm Kastle, San Francisco's total downtown office occupancy sat at 39% in…
What Are the Two Different Sections and Amendments Contained in Bills?
Are there really two different types of sections contained in a bill? And are there actually two different types of…
A Brief Analysis of the Cal Chamber’s ‘Job Killer’ Bill Program
The California Chamber of Commerce is well-known for its annual “Job Killer” designation that has been in existence for just…
Caruso, Bass Spar In Second Los Angeles Mayoral Debate
The second Los Angeles Mayoral debate featuring candidates Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) and real estate Developer Rick Caruso was held…
California ‘Windfall Gas Tax Profits:’ Gas Now $2.55 Above the National Average
Californians are paying the highest gas prices in the entire nation thanks to the state's "windfall gas tax profits." The…
Why California Bills Do Not Use And/Or
While legal language often includes the use of the term “and/or,” this term is not used in California statutes nor…
Gov. Newsom and West Coast Leaders Sign Climate Agreement… to ‘Dominate?’
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and British Columbia Premier John Horgan "doubled down"…