Will Gov. Newsom’s ‘Sweeping’ Climate Change Legislation Save the Planet?
This article has been updated with a correction below. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a "sweeping set of laws" Friday…
Governor Signs AB 2188 – Testing for Cannabis Use
On September 19, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2188, by Assembly Member Bill Quirk (D-Fremont). AB…
The Role of Mason’s Manual
What is Mason’s Manual and why is its role in the California Legislature? Originally published in 1935, “Mason's Manual of…
Sacramento ‘916 Day’ Beautification Event Marred by Homeless Encampment
On Sept. 13, 2022, the Sacramento City Council declared “916 Day” to “celebrate city parks as the cornerstone of our…
Former USC Dean to Plead Guilty to Bribery
In the interest of full disclosure, I married into a (huge) family of UCLA Bruin alumni. I learned quickly (it…
The Shortest Bill to Reach Gov. Newsom’s Desk this Year
Obviously, a bill that makes a one-or two-word change in the law could be significant. For example, a bill that…
This Bill Contains Several Unique ‘Notwithstanding’ Clauses
The phrase, “notwithstanding any other law,” is used in numerous statutes in California. The purpose of this phrase is to…
Editorial: Rob Bonta Is Right About Amazon
The California Globe has not found much opportunity to praise elected California Democrats. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is right…
Are Companion Bills Used in the California Legislature?
In the United States Congress, a common approach to take is to have two identical measures, one in the House…
Gov. Newsom’s Adolescent Put-Downs of Governor Ron DeSantis
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron…