Regulations

Video: Is cap and trade good policy for CA?

CalWatchdog Staff April 18, 2014

Writer Stephen Moore, formerly of the Wall Street Journal, discusses how California’s energy policy is driving businesses out of the state.

Video: Art Laffer: California vs. Texas

There are two types of states in the United States. Some are hiking taxes and others are cutting taxes. Economist Art Laffer explains how the experiments within the states are playing out nationwide and culminating with the difference between Texas

CA continues to inhale ‘Medical’ marijuana

James Poulos April 18, 2014

Faced with a growing chorus of concern among municipalities, California legislators are about to consider an innovative approach to the regulation of marijuana — tightening standards for the prescription and supply of medical-use pot. Though one new bill offers what

Santa Ana considers taxing … free Skype calls! Oh, the insanity

Chris Reed April 18, 2014

California is known as the world leader in lots of things — pop culture, technology and wacky lifestyles. Now the Santa Ana City Council is helping the Golden State be seen as the world leader in Maniacally Stupid, Excessive Taxation.

Video: Jerry Brown’s biggest challenge in CA

CalWatchdog Staff April 17, 2014

Chapman University Law School Dean Tom Campbell explains to CalWatchdog.com’s editor-in-chief Brian Calle how he believes the biggest challenge Gov. Jerry Brown faces is the “regulatory death that businesses see when they look at California.”

Video: How bag ban kills jobs and might make you sick

CalWatchdog Staff April 16, 2014

The ban on bags at the grocery store has multiple unintended consequences. John Phillips tells Alexis Garcia why the bag ban won’t make anybody healthier. The opinions of guests on CalWatchdog do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CalWatchdog or

CA farmers lead new immigration push

James Poulos April 10, 2014

Immigration has become the biggest national issue involving California’s farmers. In the state’s agricultural heartland, a host of issues are on the agenda, ranging from this year’s painful drought to marijuana eradication. But one matter looms large. Farmers need more

Coverage of L.A. ‘pothole tax’ never mentions why budget is bare

Chris Reed April 4, 2014

The city of Los Angeles’ finances are in terrible shape. The city’s economy is sluggish and revenue is stagnant. Meanwhile, retirement benefits for retired city workers — especially police and firefighters — eat up ever more of the budget. “As

‘Climate credit’ begins march through CA

James Poulos April 3, 2014

Beginning this month, millions of Californians will see something new on their electricity bills: a “climate credit.” The line-item credit will range between $30 and $40. It will function as most Californians’ first direct experience with AB32, the Global Warming

For The Los Angeles Times, a highly revealing juxtaposition

Chris Reed April 3, 2014

If you’re a conservative or libertarian who’s not just mad but astounded by how much the media protect Barack Obama, Wednesday’s front page of The Los Angeles Times was likely to generate either a stroke or a snort of disbelief/amusement.