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Standard Features of Initiative Measures

November 25, 2019 2:33 amNovember 24, 2019 8:06 pm

There are a number of provisions that are commonly contained today in proposed initiative measures. California Constitution Article II provides for this important form of direct democracy. Section 8(a) provides: “The initiative is the power of the electors to propose...

CalSTRS’ Massive Investments in China but Disinvests From American Companies

November 25, 2019 2:20 amNovember 24, 2019 7:08 pm

The majority of American investors are unwittingly funding Chinese concentration camps, weapons systems for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and more. Last year, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, disinvested from...

CA Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Los Angeles DA Jackie Lacey Sue JUUL For Illegally Marketing, Selling to Teens

November 25, 2019 1:21 amNovember 25, 2019 8:41 pm

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra last week sued e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL for illegally selling and marketing their products to underage teenagers. Becerra was joined in the lawsuit by the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey....

California Restaurant Association Sues Berkeley Over The City’s Natural Gas Ban

November 22, 2019 4:12 pm

Berkeley received a lawsuit Thursday from the California Restaurant Association over the city’s natural gas ban in new buildings. The Restaurant Association’s lawsuit argues that the restaurant industry would be harmed because of the changes to how chefs cook food,...

California Leads The Way In Building New Stadiums And Arenas By Not Using Taxpayer Money

November 22, 2019 11:57 am

Late last month Sacramento was granted a new professional soccer team by the MLS. Carrying on the name of the current lower division club, the Sacramento Republic, the team is set to play in the MLS in 2022. And they’ll...

Separation of Powers Doctrine in California

November 22, 2019 8:18 amNovember 22, 2019 8:21 am

Separation of powers – what is it and what does it mean? Essentially, the powers of government are provided to separate branches of government to operate. These powers are set forth in the California Constitution and are granted to the...

Angel Mom Calls Out Governor As Son’s Killer Is Released and Protected From ICE

November 22, 2019 7:17 amNovember 25, 2019 8:27 am

‘If Gavin Newsom’s job is to endanger and weaken California, he is doing a damn good job at it. He cares only for emotional well being of illegals.’ Angel Mom, Agnes Gibboney, held a press conference Thursday morning regarding...