Image by GlaserStudios. With gifts to state officials capped at $630, no legislator should be accepting free tickets to Super Bowl 60, which start on secondary markets at more than $6,000 a piece. But that hasn’t stopped them from taking a lot of free tickets to other sporting events.
Image by Kagenmi. OPINION – Because European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, known as CS3D applies to companies with global operations and supply chains, it effectively imposes European regulatory standards on American businesses, even for activity that takes place entirely in the United States. This kind of extraterritorial regulation should concern anyone who cares about economic growth, fairness, and democratic accountability.
Image by Lawrey. OPINION – Governor Newsom, with his Presidential aspirations hidden from no one, ought to seize this opportunity on immigration. Specifically, he should make a point to call out the Trump administration with facts, clarifying the reality of this complicated issue to potentially earn the support of an energized population.
California's lady justice, image by BreizhAtaoWhen the California Legislature includes certain statements in legislation that is ultimately enacted, I believe these enacted statements should guide California courts. What am I talking about? These statements include legislative findings and declarations, intent statements, and related statutory language.
Image by Javier Zayaz. OPINION – If California is serious about youth mental health, we must fund the physical “operating system” that replaces the digital one.
Image by NicoElNino. OPINION – California voters: If you really want to tax billionaires, there’s a better way: shut down the “buy, borrow, die” tax planning strategy whereby the very wealthy use loan proceeds to support their lifestyles without paying income tax.
Image by tiero. Once the global center of film production, California – and Los Angeles in particular – has seen a long steady decline in the number of films and TV shows shot there. The reasons are many, including an ongoing affordability crisis that industry workers say has made it harder to produce film and TV in the place that built the business.
Image by Sinenkiy. OPINION – California has spent too long treating our most pressing challenges as unsolvable. Housing isn’t unsolvable. It requires political courage, creative policy, and a willingness to use every available tool.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan. Image by AP. Kamala Harris, Alex Padilla, Rob Bonta and Rick Caruso have all opted out of the governor’s race. That leaves San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan as the last notable potential candidate still waffling about getting into the game. How would he impact the race if he does get in? Our experts expound.
Image by Wirestock. OPINION – The past year has made one thing painfully clear: we know what must change to prevent future megafires, and the time to act is now.