When Proposition 93, which would have extended terms for sitting lawmakers, went down in flames, taxpayers breathed a collective sigh of relief.  Read more >>

Our elected leaders are generating a great deal of buzz now in the Capitol -- but very little of it has to do with issues that concern ordinary Californians. Throughout the shallow (whoops, I meant hallowed) halls of the statehouse, whispers and political jockeying are abounding on three issues relating to raw political power: Term limits, the early presidential primary and reapportionment.  Read more >>

Next week, our esteemed California Legislature will reconvene for the next session. What can taxpayers expect from this eclectic group of pols?  Read more >>