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Transparency initiative shaped nature of road-tax debate

It’s no secret that the state’s legislative leadership is less than thrilled about an open-government initiative that California voters passed in the November election, and are doing what they can to undermine its clear intent. Yet, it’s a testament

CalWatchdog Morning Read – August 1

CalWatchdog Staff August 1, 2016

What to watch for in Sacramento this month Three crisis pregnancy centers slapped with warnings Bill to cap environmental lawsuits of large developments at nine months Why drone education isn’t working Proposed twin tunnels in wrong spot Good morning,

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 26

CalWatchdog Staff July 26, 2016

Women stand to make only modest gains in Legislature in November Gavin Newsom has habit of plagiarism Housing solution: Building units in back yards? Local governments to further restrict new development “Where did California’s savings from reducing drug penalties go?”

Sudden death of GOP Senator has no bearing on supermajority

Matt Fleming July 14, 2016

While the sudden death of a Republican senator Thursday morning seemingly gives Senate Democrats a two-thirds majority in the chamber, the state’s Constitution prevents it from having any effect, a Senate Rules Committee spokesman confirmed. Sen. Sharon Runner died Thursday

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 13

CalWatchdog Staff July 13, 2016

Law enforcement accountability measures stalling in Sacramento Californians dig Gov. Brown UC Berkeley’s chancellor under investigation SD mayor leads opposition to measure giving certain felons early release Cap-and-trade extension proposed Good morning! Happy Hump Day. “Against a national backdrop of

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 1

CalWatchdog Staff July 1, 2016

November ballot fills out with 17 measures… and lawmakers want to add a few more Which gun-control bills will Brown sign? Vaccination law drives some out of state Why regulators want more money for air quality cleanup Good morning, happy

CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 21

CalWatchdog Staff June 21, 2016

Is Issa really in trouble? What about that Trump endorsement? Dalai Lama brings peace to Sacramento Ballot initiatives prepare for war Housing for the homeless is getting close Is Congressman Darrell Issa really in trouble after squeaking through the primary

Homeless ‘human rights’ bill rankles Sacramento officials

Chris Reed March 1, 2016

In California, helping the homeless is a popular issue in some cities and some political circles. In San Diego, elected officials of both parties say they don’t just want to reduce downtown homelessness, they want to end it. In Santa

New regulation fights shadow lobbying

Matt Fleming January 22, 2016

The state’s political watchdog agency unanimously approved a new regulation on Thursday making it harder for lobbyist groups to conceal influence peddling activities, known informally as “shadow lobbying.” Currently, anyone who spends $5,000 or more to influence legislative or administrative action is

Brown: State of the State is fiscal restraint

Matt Fleming January 21, 2016

With a cautiously optimistic tone, Gov. Jerry Brown preached prudence on Thursday morning during his annual State of the State address. The speech — courteous in its brevity, clocking in at under 20 minutes — touted accomplishments and initiatives, like