Regulatory Dithering
The California Legislature passes hundreds of new laws every year, many of which require executive branch interpretation and implementation. According to legislative process maven Chris […]
Articles by Loren Kaye
We’ve Reached Peak Budget
The Legislative Analyst has cried “last call” for the state budget bash. Even as the State Legislature enjoys the prospect of spending record budget surpluses, […]
Legislature Taking Up Governor’s Tax and Leave Proposals
The Legislature will take its first actions on Governor Newsom’s proposed 2022 budget and policy proposals next week, after negotiating a package deal to reduce […]
State Leaders Should Use Budget Surplus to Restore Tax Incentives, Repay UI Debt
Only 18 months ago, expecting a massive pandemic-induced collapse of economic activity, California finance officials predicted a staggering $54 billion state budget deficit. The prediction […]
CalChamber Board of Directors Names Jennifer Barrera as Next President and CEO
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last week named Jennifer Barrera as the organization’s next President and CEO, effective October 1, 2021. Barrera […]