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Back to homepagePeople I don’t want to hear from in 2013
Jan. 1, 2012 By Katy Grimes As I was reflecting back on 2012 last evening right before midnight, I realized that the events of the year were made to happen by people – we cannot think about the good and
Read MoreSacramento ‘recovery’ reliant on government growth
Dec. 30, 2012 By Katy Grimes A front page news story in Sunday’s Sacramento Bee claimed that 2012 “is shaping up as another year of solid but not spectacular economic growth – more groundbreakings, more cars sold, more stores and restaurants
Read MoreCap-and-trade could benefit new overseers
Dec. 21, 2012 By Katy Grimes The California Air Resources Board just named the American Carbon Registry and the Climate Action Reserve as California’s two new “carbon overseers” for the state’s cap-and-trade program. The “carbon overseers” phrase commonly is used for them at CARB
Read MoreEconomist outlines CA road to prosperity
Dec. 20, 2012 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — California’s economy isn’t dead — yet. With a few smart, pro-growth policy changes, California could get back in the game and be the economic leader it once was, Jonathan Williams told me
Read MoreFPPC releases lobbying, campaign violations report
Dec. 14, 2012 By Katy Grimes After big election seasons, it’s always interesting to see what the campaign and lobbying violations were. However, rarely is this information timely. It’s even more interesting that this information is not publicized prior to
Read MoreCARB: The Gremlin in California’s garage
Dec. 11, 2012 By Katy Grimes The California Air Resources Board’s first cap and trade auction in November is yet more proof that CARB is responsible for making people cough, snort and wheeze in California. While trying to convince everyone
Read MoreCalif. economy: Ya sure, you betcha, we’re fine!
Dec. 10, 2012 By Katy Grimes The latest barrage of “news” reports that California is enjoying an economic recovery is evidence that this is most likely being driven by Gov. Jerry Brown’s office. Ya sure, you betcha, we’re fine. Given
Read MoreRight-to-work is a real economic stimulus
Dec. 7, 2012 By Katy Grimes In Michigan, game-changing right to work legislation was just passed. The change will make it legal for employers to pay workers who choose not to be union members, and would make paying union dues voluntary. Currently, Michigan
Read MoreHigh-speed rail in bed with unions
Dec. 7, 2012 By Katy Grimes There have been warnings since Proposition 1A was passed in 2008 that the rail authority would award construction contracts to union contractors, providing a bidding advantage to companies that agree to sign a Project
Read MoreWinning idea for CA GOP: A right-to-work initiative
Dec. 6, 2012 By John Seiler California Republicans seeking to get back in the game should look to Michigan. The big issue there now is advancing a right-to-work law. Given Michigan’s heavy union representation, especially by the powerful UAW, the
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