By John Kabateck in California Political Review March 4, 2016 Despite the heavy mudslinging and name-calling that never ceases to accompany an election year (this one clearly setting a new low standard), there’s one thing that Democrats, Republicans and persons … Continue reading
By Juliegrace Brufke in California Political Review March 6, 2016 The Affordable Care Act hasn’t just caused premiums to skyrocket across the country, out-of-pocket costs are also on the rise. According to Freedom Partners, an Arlington, Va.-based conservative non-profit, 41 … Continue reading
By David Danelski in The Orange County Register March 5, 2016 The governing board of Southern California’s regional air quality agency voted 7-6 to fire its longstanding executive officer amid concerns from the board’s new Republican majority that the agency … Continue reading
By Ivan Penn and James F. Peltz in The San Diego Union-Tribune February 25, 2016 The slide in California’s gasoline prices could abruptly end Friday, with prices possibly jumping 30 cents a gallon due to seasonal changes in the state’s … Continue reading
By Melissa Quinn in The Daily Signal February 24, 2016 Following in the footsteps of cities in northern California, San Diego is weighing an increase to its minimum wage that small business owners warn could serve as a “job killer” … Continue reading
By Jock O’Connell at California Political Review February 26, 2016 In his quest to improve air quality locally, Gov. Jerry Brown actually risks pushing more greenhouse gasses into skies globally. Last July, Brown issued an executive order commanding state agencies … Continue reading
By Orange County Register Editorial in The Orange County Register February 24, 2016 More data are amassing showing how a higher minimum wage kills jobs. Yet the two Democratic candidates to replace California U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer are engaging in … Continue reading
By Joel Fox at California Political Review February 24, 2016 Income inequality is taking center stage as a high profile issue in both national and California politics this year. An op-ed in Friday’s Washington Post by billionaire industrialist Charles Koch gained attention … Continue reading
By George Avalos in the Contra Costa Times February 23, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E monthly bills for residential customers are on the rise again. The upcoming increases will arrive in two stages. Starting in March, as a result of … Continue reading
By Michael Doyle in The Sacramento Bee February 23, 2016 WASHINGTON A Sacramento Valley Democrat revealed plans on Tuesday for a big new California water bill that likely will upset some of his colleagues and potentially affect water politics in … Continue reading