In the midst of intense state budget negotiations, Democratic lawmakers stole away to an elegant wine-country lodge where the gourmet meals, rooms and cocktails were provided by a trio of interests with much at stake in the Capitol.
Soon after the trial lawyers and the unions representing firefighters and carpenters covered the $14,000 tab, their agendas [...]
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California lawmakers get lobbiest paid getaway during budget talks
Who really controls the state?
Senator Don Perata addresses SEIU, Local 1000 rally at the Capitol protesting the Governor’s intent to reduce the wages of 200,000 state employees to the federal minimum wage on July 24, 2008.
We go into public service because we care about serving the public..
Does that mean making them go bankrupt? This is amazing, it will [...]
Arnold’s Budget: Something our Economy can rest on, or just a piece of crap?
There’s no question about it. This budget is a piece of crap! Crap disguised as stool. It’s time for us Californians to wipe ourselves clean. How can we stand by and continually allow ourselves to be crapped on. Arnold sitting on his stool, counting on us to sit idly by and allow him to do [...]
Budget Passes - Time to Mobilize - Tea Bag your Legislator
The Senate and Assembly have passed the budget.
Legalized extortion?
It’s time to mobilize and kick them all out! The first one to be Able Maldonado.
– Updated 2/19/2009 at 8AM
What Maldonado got in return for his vote (from SacBee):
A constitutional amendment establishing an open primary system.
The measure will place on the June 2010 ballot an open primary proposal affecting congressional [...]
No longer Senate Republican leader Dave Cogdil
Finally the Republicans get some backbone!
Around 11 p.m., a group of GOP senators, unhappy with the higher taxes that Senate leader Dave Cogdill of Modesto agreed to as part of a deal with the governor and Democrats, voted to replace him in a private caucus meeting in Cogdill’s office.
To the Republicans: Stand your ground on [...]
Budget deal in collapse, It’s time for drastic action, It’s time to cut programs!
We will stay on this floor until we get it done
said a clearly frustrated Steinberg, who is generally known as the Legislature’s nicest member. “Bring a toothbrush. Bring whatever necessities you need to bring because I will not allow anyone to go home and resume their lives.”
Senator Steinberg, this is to little to late! possibly [...]
Judge says furloughs allowed and legislators threatened with recall
At least some people in government are thinking straight. A Sacramento judge Thursday gave Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger the green light to furlough hundreds of thousands of state employees for two days a month, rejecting a union challenge that the governor exceeded his authority in issuing the December order. This is great news, now people in [...]
TAXPAYERS, LAWMAKERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES FILE SUIT TO BLOCK ILLEGAL STATE TAX INCREASES
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and many other plaintiffs including legislators and KFI hosts John and Ken filed a Writ of Mandate against LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA and Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. This is response to the illegal revenue increasing bill passed by the State Assembly and Senate in late December. The suit claims that the “fee” increases are illegal due to Proposition [...]
