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Bill would strip corruption protections from university employees
May 13, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — Public contracts should always be subjected to stiff scrutiny. Without public scrutiny and oversight, spending other people’s money is too easy. But a new Assembly bill would not only increase the amount
Read MoreThe awful behavior that CTA’s affiliate enabled in LAUSD
May 13, 2013 By Chris Reed I have frequently referred to the Mark Berndt/Miramonte Elementary School case while blogging, including just yesterday. Los Angeles Unified officials concluded protections for teachers were so strong that it couldn’t get rid of Berndt
Read MoreCA public sector: Laws? We don’t need no stinking laws
May 12, 2013 By Chris Reed In the private sector, there are all kinds of laws that govern employment, conduct, conflict of interest and appropriate use of shareholder funds. They may not always be enforced, but in the best-run companies,
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CA bill would ban 3D gun
May 12, 2013 By John Seiler Friday I wrote about federal attempts to ban a 3D gun that you can “print” on your desktop. I pointed out how such bans were similar to how the Soviet Union tightly controlled Xerox
Read MoreBiz execs: CA still worst state for business
May 11, 2013 By John Seiler California’s economy might be improving slightly. But its business climate still ranks dead last among the 50 states, according to the 2013 survey by Chief Executive magazine: “Texas leads the way while Florida edges
Read MoreOutrage! Obama IRS targets right-wingers
May 10, 2013 By John Seiler You think it’s easy being a conservative or libertarian in America? Government commonly targets us for audits and other harassment. My old friend and mentor Russell Kirk, the conservative philosopher who basically jump-started the
Read MoreLawmakers learn what farmers already know about sustainable agriculture
May 10, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — During two hours of expert testimony Wednesday, California Assembly members learned future commercial and housing developments should not be built on prime agricultural land, which should continue to be used for farming. The
Read MoreWho knew? Oakland quietly legalizes burglary
May 10, 2013 By Chris Reed Voters in Colorado and Washington state made national headlines last November when they legalized marijuana. But in Oakland, police have gone another route. They have effectively legalized burglary: “The Oakland Police Department has been
Read MoreSeniors decry CalPERS long-term care rate hikes
May 10, 2013 By Dave Roberts If you’re curious what health care insurance might be like when the government takes it over, a preview was provided on Tuesday at an informational hearing of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term
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