Curbs on Charter Schools Lead List of New California Education Laws
The most significant set of revisions to the state’s charter-school law in more than two decades was…
Opinion: Unions Won Big in the California Legislature, But Will Workers Benefit?
California’s labor unions scored big wins in the just-concluded legislative session — to the surprise…
Opinion: Danger Signals Amid the Legislative Overreach of California’s Democratic Majority
This is the story of three bills that, while superficially distinct, reflect the expansive tenor…
Governor Targets Vaping with Executive Order, But Appeals to Legislature for Help
California lawmakers ended the Legislative session without doing much on vaping. Now Gov. Gavin Newsom is…
Opinion: You Can Thank the Legislature for Your Next Big Rent Increase
No one likes a rent increase, but as with all expenses, it is normal for…
From Gator Products to Gig Economy: What to Watch for as Legislative Session Ends
Endangered species, gig workers, children, universities, privacy, parolees who want to vote, people who want…
Opinion: Gov. Newsom’s Frantic Dealmaking Ignores Long-Term Effects on California
Gavin Newsom wasn’t born when the TV game show “Let’s Make a Deal” began its…
Opinion: CSU Ethnic Studies Requirement a Bad Idea Whose Time Should Never Come
Now that public outrage has forced the retraction of the K-12 ethnic studies curriculum proposal…
Opinion: Hope—and Fear—Abound as California Legislature Enters Final Month of Session
The California Legislature’s 2019 session began last winter amidst great hopes and fears. The hopes…
Opinion: Battle Over Independent Contracting Threatens California’s Innovation Economy
California has thrived creatively, economically and culturally because we attract top talent, encourage risk-taking and…
How California’s New Wildfire Legislation Will Help Utilities and Fire Victims
You will be forgiven for having the impression that California lawmakers have been talking about comprehensive…
State Funding for San Onofre Emergency Planning Passes Assembly Committee
State legislation to fund emergency response planning related to the defunct San Onofre Nuclear Generating…
California Legislature May Allow Student Athletes to Profit from Their Prowess
Hayley Hodson’s volleyball career took off when she was still in high school, with an…
Opinion: Gov. Newsom’s Housing Deal Just a Baby Step Toward Solving California’s Crisis
Every Californian should be aware by now that the state’s housing shortage not only causes…
