New York Post/

Gavin Newsom tried to jeopardize democracy in California by killing changes to criminal justice reform

By Susan Shelley Californians have had constitutional powers of direct democracy since 1911, a signature accomplishment of the progressive movement and Gov. Hiram Johnson. Today, with Gov. Gavin Newsom slipping “save democracy” into every interview as he positions himself for the presidency, you’d think democracy is in pretty good shape in the Golden State. You’d […]

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CAL MATTERS/

CAL MATTERS / September 12, 2023

“…because of a requirement that any bill must be in print for at least 72 hours before its final vote, the last chance to amend legislation before the session ends was Monday night.” BY JEANNE KUANG AND ALEXEI KOSEFF “The fast food industry and unions were in a crunch to reach an agreement by tonight, […]

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Legislators will pass sham budget to protect their paychecks

BY DAN WALTERS | JUNE 13, 2023 IN SUMMARY The California Legislature will be playing charades this week, passing a budget bill to meet the June 15 constitutional deadline even though it’s not the real budget. It will, however, protect lawmakers’ paychecks. Let’s say you want a promotion to a higher-ranking position that will also […]

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Los Angeles Times/

California Politics: Some last thoughts on Golden State governing

BY JOHN MYERS, SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF | Early in the administration of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the iconic Republican was getting grilled with questions from reporters during a state Capitol press conference when I happened to ask him something — the topic escapes me all these years later — that was apparently too much. “You reporters,” […]

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