Legislative Code of Ethics
In California’s Constitution, Article IV dealing with the Legislature, there are several sections applicable to ethical conduct. These provisions are…
Eagle Rock Church Cancels $5.3 Million In Medical Debt For Thousands In Los Angeles County In Time For Christmas
It will be a very Merry Christmas for more than five-thousand families in the Los Angeles area this year. Christian…
PG&E Settlement Passes on Wildfire Costs Increases to Ratepayers
Fifty years ago in 1969, more than 30 million people in theNortheast suffered one of the largest power outages in…
California Looks At Alternative Ways to Tax Marijuana
California currently taxes all marijuana twice. According to a new report by the Legislative Analyst's Office, Marijuana sales should…
Strategy and Tactics to Implement Your Public Policy Change
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli The purpose of this article is to provider readers with some guidance on developing…
Two Sports Betting Initiatives Prepare For Assembly and Senate Battles in 2020
Two different initiatives to make sports betting legal in California will soon be facing the next steps for a November…
Inglewood Mayor Facing Harassment and Stalking Charges by Former Aide
Inglewood Mayor James Butts is facing growing scrutiny this week as his former executive assistant Melanie McDade is alleging that…
Judging the Qualifications of Members of the California Legislature
California Constitution Article IV, Section 5(a)(1) specifies: “Each house of the Legislature shall judge the qualifications and elections of its…
Trump Derangement Syndrome Goes to Church
California politicians have taken the lead against President Trump with lawsuits, sanctuary cities and endless rhetoric. The Golden State may…
Teaching People to Lobby
By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli There are individuals intrigued by a career in legislative and regulatory advocacy, often called…