Posts Tagged ‘government’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... 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... Steinberg labor bill killed in committeeWednesday, June 12th, 2013June 13, 2013 By Katy Grimes In a shocking turn of events yesterday, a controversial labor union bill authored by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, was killed by an Assembly committee today. SB 25, sponsored by the United Farm Workers, proposed to make numerous and dramatic ch... 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... CA labor law enforcers penalizing the productiveTuesday, June 4th, 2013 June 4, 2013 By Katy Grimes Looking for a place to start a business? Some are saying anywhere but California. The California Chamber of Commerce did an analysis of a new report just released by the state Labor Commissioner. “State of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement” re... SB 768 cigarette tax could promote smugglingThursday, May 30th, 2013May 30, 2013 By Katy Grimes A new bill could drive cigarette prices even higher. It especially would hit working-class Californians because they're more likely to smoke than professionals. SB 768 is by state Sen. Kevin de León, D-Los Angeles. It would increase the state's cigarette tax a... Powerful CA unions pushing ‘fair share health care’Wednesday, May 29th, 2013May 29, 2013 By Katy Grimes Labor unions are on the attack and using the legislative process to take down Walmart and other non-union businesses using the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare A bill aimed at forcing large non-union businesses to cover the health care costs of all ... Special interest union bill may die in AssemblyWednesday, May 29th, 2013May 29, 2013 By Katy Grimes Occasionally the Legislature gets it right and kills a bad bill. Today may be one of those days. AB 1333 by Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, D-West Covina, is an ugly piece of special interest legislation. The bill would require city councils to review all cont... |