Lucy Ma

Double major in International Relations and Economics, CSU Chico. Former writer for Gov. Schwarzenegger, Communications Director in CA State Assembly, and fundraising consultant. IVN contributor on CA politics. Registered Republican.

California's Elected Officials See Perks and Pay Cut By Commission

The California Citizens Compensation Commission met in Sacramento yesterday to discuss cutting pay for California's elected officials. A 5 percent pay cut was approved by the independent commission

By Lucy Ma

/ June 1, 2012

California's Elected Officials See Perks and Pay Cut By Commission

Democrats and Republicans Fight to Win Riverside County

The race for Senate District 31 in Riverside County will bear great significance to the 2012 elections. Not only will the outcome impact residents in the newly drawn district, which

By Lucy Ma

/ May 30, 2012

Democrats and Republicans Fight to Win Riverside County

Will Gov. Brown’s Dip in Public Opinion Hurt His Tax Hike Proposal?

The Public Policy Institute of California released a poll earlier this week showing that Governor Brown’s approval has dropped among likely voters. The margin is slim, but now tips

By Lucy Ma

/ May 25, 2012

Will Gov. Brown’s Dip in Public Opinion Hurt His Tax Hike Proposal?

SD 39: Independent Voters are Key to Victory in Coastal San Diego

The race for Senate District 39 will be among the most contested legislative races this year as Democrats and Republicans struggle to maintain and pickup seats. Democrats, led by Senate

By Lucy Ma

/ May 21, 2012

SD 39: Independent Voters are Key to Victory in Coastal San Diego

Spotlight: California’s Latino Legislative Caucus

Of California’s projected voters in 2012, at least one in five will be Latino. The number of registered voters that identify as Latino are at 3.9 million and

By Lucy Ma

/ May 8, 2012

Spotlight: California’s Latino Legislative Caucus

California’s Republican Leaders Kick Off Statewide Tour

California Republican Party Chairman Tom Del Beccaro was in Sacramento yesterday to kick off a statewide tour focused on putting a stop to Governor Jerry Brown’s ballot tax proposal.

By Lucy Ma

/ May 4, 2012

California’s Republican Leaders Kick Off Statewide Tour

Labor & Unions: California’s Asian Pacific Islander Perspective

Yesterday in Sacramento marked the 2012 California State Asian Pacific Islander Policy Summit. This annual event features discussions on key issues and current policy proposals that affect California’s Asian

By Lucy Ma

/ May 1, 2012

Labor & Unions: California’s Asian Pacific Islander Perspective

Top California State Assembly Races to Watch

Earlier this week, the Independent Voter Network profiled four California State Senate races that should be on every Independent voter’s elections watch list. The races surrounding the 80 State

By Lucy Ma

/ April 27, 2012

Top California State Assembly Races to Watch

Top California State Senate Races to Watch

California’s new “top two primary” is right around the corner, and Independent voters have no shortage of exciting races to follow going into June 5th. A spotlight has been

By Lucy Ma

/ April 25, 2012

Top California State Senate Races to Watch

The Need to Rethink Campaign Finance Reform and Disclosure

Yesterday in Sacramento, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the California Fair Political Practices Commission hosted a symposium on campaign finance reform and disclosure. It is no

By Lucy Ma

/ April 20, 2012

The Need to Rethink Campaign Finance Reform and Disclosure

California Bill Seeks Social Justice Through Renewable Energy

In recent years, California has been at the forefront of embracing clean tech and implementing legislation focused on sustainability. The state has pursued an aggressive agenda when it comes to

By Lucy Ma

/ April 17, 2012

California Bill Seeks Social Justice Through Renewable Energy

Has California’s Regulatory Climate Hampered Economic Recovery?

The Golden State was once seen as a beacon of growth and entrepreneurship- a model economy many sought to imitate. Hard hit by the recession and housing crisis, the state

By Lucy Ma

/ April 6, 2012

Has California’s Regulatory Climate Hampered Economic Recovery?