Offshore wind power and energy farm with many wind turbines on the ocean. Image by NiseriNOPINION – This summer, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) faces a pivotal choice that could make or break the next clean energy industry – offshore wind.
Image via APOn both January 3 and July 3 of the 2024 California Legislative Session, the State Assembly Floor Sessions were disrupted and temporarily recessed by protesters in the Gallery. This has raised the question whether there are any laws available to preclude this disruptive behavior.
Gov. Gavin NewsomOPINION – The Governor continues to play the public and the Legislature like a fiddle. While he is off charming residents of other states, he is harming the Californians who just want safe communities for their families and neighbors.
Image by eyegelbOPINION – The State of California General Fund budget more than doubled in size from $96.3 billion in fiscal year 2014 to $225.9 billion in fiscal year 2024 while the state population remained essentially flat. Do residents feel their state government services have doubled during this period? I doubt it.
Image by Sundry PhotographyIt has been one heck of a busy week, but even as we write these words lawmakers are wrapping things up and readying for their month-long vacation. Here’s a smattering of things you might missed from this week’s action.
Image by RawpixelIn the past, the California Legislature used conference committees as a part of the legislative process. However, despite extensive rules and procedures for their use that still exist today in the Joint Rules and the respective house rules, the conference committee in the California Legislature is largely nonexistent today.
Image by rarrarorroIt was a busy few days in the Capitol, with several moves on the ballot measure front, potentially huge changes to how PBMs operate in California, and an almost brawl in the Assembly.
Image by SinenkiyWe don’t have a cure yet for dementia, but we do have a responsibility to help those living with the disease. CalAIM can make a big difference for these individuals and their families who are struggling to provide care.
Image by cbiesIt does not come as a surprise for readers to know there are numerous obstacles to overcome during the legislative process in the California Legislature. These obstacles are generally categorized as policy, fiscal, and political obstacles that may need to be addressed as a bill makes its way through the legislative process in this state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, image via YouTubeOnce a major event on the legislative calendar, the governor’s annual State of the State address has become something of an afterthought in recent years under Gavin Newsom.