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CARB's punitive approach
MAY 7, 2010 By ANTHONY PIGNATARO Failing to file a report. That’s it. That’s all Nor-Cal Produce in West Sacramento did. And in late March it cost the small, family-run fruit and vegetable wholesaler $32,550. “The California Air Resources Board
Read MoreEmpty gallery, empty suit
Lt. Gov. Abel Maldanado is in the midst of a inaugural ceremony and open house at his office. There were so many empty seats at the inaugural, on the east steps of the Capitol, that organizers were pulling people off the
Read MoreReagan Day symbolism
Republicans are pushing a bill to create a Ronald Reagan Day — a state day honoring the former president. Although it wouldn’t give state employees another paid day of idleness, this proposal is a bit silly. Reagan was a decent governor
Read MoreDems listen (but only to some voices)
California’s Assembly Democrats are holding live budget forums to supposedly get the public’s input into ways to fix the state’s fiscal situation. In the Democratic explanation about the forums, the caucus makes clear what voices it wants to hear —
Read MoreIs California 'lean'?
MAY 4, 2010 K. LLOYD BILLINGSLEY The May 1-7 issue of The Economist magazine, in a section under California government, includes the article “Looking for Waste,” subtitled “easier blamed than found.” The article attempted to find waste through one measure,
Read MoreHow To Do Business With The State
At an event I attended last week, I received a brochure titled “How to do Business with California State Government: A Five Step Process,” published by the Department of General Services (DGS). The quote on the front of the brochure
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