Female lawyer is explaining the terms of the legal contract document and asking the client to sign it properly.OPINION — As an attorney who has spent many years litigating privacy rights, I take seriously any claim that legislation could make vulnerable families less safe.
Learning, question and hands raised with girl in classroom for education, discussion and knowledge. Help, studying and teacher with children and woman at school for why, scholarship and answerOPINION — Research on scripted lesson plans shows that teachers overwhelmingly believe these prescriptive materials are only effective for students already proficient in English.
Image by Sundry PhotographyIn my continuing review of pending legislation in the 2026 California Legislative Session, I offer the following observations on a number of bills working their way through the second house policy committees.
Image by Anton Vierietin. We are in a short lull in the legislative battle between Big Tech and Big Labor over the impact of AI on jobs in California. But when lawmakers return in a few weeks, they will deal with a plethora of measures aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized the workplace.
Image by Gwengoat. California has over 200 State agencies, departments, boards, and commissions (referred to as rulemaking bodies) that make public policy through their authority to adopt regulations.
The California Aqueduct flows in Palmdale, California, near Godde Hill Road.OPINION — This spring, the candidates for governor gathered in Fresno for the California Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, “Affordability and Rural California,” and spent time talking about water.
Image by GummyBone. A union for special public safety professionals says current vacancies up and down the state show their jobs are undervalued by the Legislature — and its endangering residents.
Security guard, radio and cctv monitor, communication and inspection service for building safety. Screen, video surveillance agency and law officer in control room talking on two way intercom system.OPINION — A few years ago, California lawmakers set out to help fast food workers by raising their minimum wage. The intention was good, but the result was not what anyone promised.
Image by Wallentine. The Legislature has adjourned for summer recess. Lawmakers will return in August to tackle hundreds of bills in their annual sprint to the finish of the session. Here are a few we find interesting.
Image by Vitalii VodolazskyiInitiative measures proposed by voters and approved at a statewide election can make changes to the state Constitution or statutes. Statutory initiatives can be amended by another statutory initiative approved by the voters at a statewide election.