California, the nation’s most populous state, plays a critical role nationally. The Golden State often leads with progressive policy quickly mimicked by other states. California politics, however, is not for the faint of heart. Recently transformed by redistricting and a new open primary system, the political landscape is the epitome of the Wild, Wild West. How things will change in Sacramento remains to be seen. One thing remains certain: Californians are a lively bunch and largely fed up with the direction of partisan politics. So, how will Californian politicians adapt to the new status quo and appeal to independents, who make up the largest growing portion of the state’s electorate?
The fight for online privacy rights in California took a major blow this month as AB 1291, or the “Right to Know Act of 2013,” became a two-year bill, essentially halting all action until January 2014. Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal’s Right to Know Act would have made California the first state…
California’s secretary of state has been the subject of criticism regarding the state’s antiquated campaign finance reporting system and clumsy online interface. A letter signed by various government watchdog organizations, including Common Cause and Maplight, among others…
The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday that local governments can ban medical marijuana shops within their legal jurisdiction. The justices unanimously agreed that the voter-approved law legalizing medical marijuana and a similar measure approved by the state Legislature…
California Assembly Bill 864 is an attempt to address the issue of under-qualified athletic trainers practicing in the profession. California is one of two states that does not have laws regulating the athletic training profession. The legislation was introduced by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner.
This week, the Supreme Court of California is tasked with making a decision regarding the functionality of medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state. The court will hear the case of City of Riverside v. Inland Empire Patient’s Health and Wellness Center…
The California Public Policy Center (CPPC) issued a report Wednesday to assess the state’s current debt obligations. The authors include William Fletcher, a retired senior vice president…
Adam Gray could have abstained from voting against his party on AB 1401, the non-citizen jury service bill, and the result would have been the same. But in a political era defined by partisanship, the freshman Assemblyman may have, knowingly or not, made a larger statement with his vote.
