Posts Tagged ‘California’NEW: SB 7 subverts charter cities’ autonomyWednesday, June 19th, 2013 June 19, 2013 By Katy Grimes While reports of an improving California economy abound, many in the state aren’t buying it -- particularly given how many anti-business bills are working through the Legislature. Of particular interest is Senate Bill 7, by Senate President pro Tem Darrell... New attack on Prop. 13; may pass Assembly todayFriday, June 14th, 2013 June 14, 2013 By Katy Grimes An Assembly Constitutional Amendment attacking Proposition 13 is expected to be heard in the Assembly today, and some are saying it may even be passed by the Assembly. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association learned only yesterday that Assembly Constitutiona... Budget ‘transparency’ murky in SenateThursday, June 13th, 2013 June 14, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO -- I watched in dismay as Senate Democrats voted yesterday to bypass proper procedure in order to play politics with the budget. They withdrew several of their budget bills from the Rules Committee, to send them directly to the Senate Floor. This ... What’s good for the goose isn’t good enough for CongressThursday, June 13th, 2013 June 13, 2013 By Katy Grimes Congressional lawmakers and aides are so afraid that their health insurance premiums will escalate in January when Obamacare officially begins, they are thinking about quitting their government jobs, or retiring early in order to stay under the current health p... Dem supermajority likely to pass pro-union SB 776Thursday, June 13th, 2013June 13, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO -- The Democratic supermajority promised to practice restraint when it assumed control of the state Capitol after last year's November election, effectively marginalizing Republicans. But at a June 5 SEIU rally here I overheard one union member expla... Corbett bill would end independent union auditsWednesday, June 12th, 2013June 12, 2013 By Katy Grimes A bill written and sponsored by the union labor group State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, appears to be an effort to eliminate from monitoring and enforcing prevailing wage laws through independent compliance audits and enforcement of... Colorado recall election a template for reclaiming libertyTuesday, June 11th, 2013 June 11, 2013 By Katy Grimes The historic recall election underway in Colorado of Senate President John Morse is shaping up to be a template for other grassroots groups unhappy with elected officials. Morse is facing a recall for his support of controversial gun control laws, including e... Dems water down GOP pro-small biz billSunday, June 9th, 2013 June 10, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO -- A bill "bait and switch" reveals a lot about attitudes toward small business in the Legislature. A pro-small business Assembly Resolution started out authored by Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, authored Assembly Concurrent Resol... State auditor will scrutinize Child Protective ServicesThursday, June 6th, 2013 June 6, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO -- It's audit time for Child Protective Services, part of the California Department of Social Services. A protest rally by 100 people at the Capitol Wednesday morning charged the agency with both abusing its powers and neglecting real cases of child abuse... |