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The Cesspool Politics of Los Angeles

November 2, 2022 11:30 amNovember 2, 2022 10:51 am

In less than two weeks, voters in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to select a new mayor and nine of the 15 members of the city council. A positive outcome is unlikely. The cards are stacked. It’s reasonable to...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Failed Policies are on the November Ballot

November 2, 2022 10:52 amNovember 3, 2022 1:08 pm

This is not an official voter guide. It is a recap of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s actual record and political policies for 2022. For a full recap of Gov. Newsom’s record since being elected and taking office in 2019, read...

Examples of Proper Legislative Drafting Principles

November 1, 2022 10:37 amNovember 1, 2022 10:41 am

As the 2021-22 Legislative Session has concluded, and in reviewing the bills pending on the Governor’s Desk, there are numerous examples in both signed and vetoed bills that showcase some of the modern legislative drafting principles. The following are some...

California Needs A Reformer As State Controller

November 1, 2022 10:05 amNovember 1, 2022 10:10 am

In a virtual one-party monopoly, the party in power can become complacent in vetting its statewide candidates. This is playing out in the race for California state controller, where all major California newspapers have taken the extraordinary step of endorsing the candidate from...

Quality of Life is on California November Ballot

November 1, 2022 9:52 amNovember 4, 2022 9:43 am

Californians’ quality of life is on a collision course with the rule of law. Escalating violent crime, lawlessness, open drug use, rampant homelessness, coupled with high inflation raising the costs of everything from food to gas to housing, is causing...

A California Voters Guide by a Former California Elected Official

November 1, 2022 2:50 amOctober 31, 2022 4:43 pm

Obviously this a purely personal opinion for entertainment purposes only and your mileage may vary or appear larger in the mirror even if it’s not actually a doctor and hasn’t ever played one on television. On the propositions, no. On the...

Drafting Sunset Clauses in California Legislation

October 31, 2022 3:33 pmOctober 31, 2022 3:55 pm

Sunset dates are common in legislation across the country. The purpose is to repeal a law on a specified date. As a result, unless the Legislature enacts another bill to either extend or eliminate the sunset date, the law will...