Lawmakers seek soda warning labels
by John Hrabe . A group of state lawmakers wants to single out “The Coke Side of Life” for a mandatory warning label that could send the Pepsi Generation to unhealthy beverages. State Senator Bill Monning, shop D-Carmel, and seven of his Democratic colleagues have proposed the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act, which would prevent sodas from being sold […]
State officials report expensive gifts and luxury trips
by John Hrabe . State lawmakers and constitutional officers accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in international travel, order fine wines, advice rounds of golf and expensive meals in 2014, see according to annual financial disclosure reports filed this week with state ethics officials. Among the top gift recipients from last year was Senate President Pro […]
CA Supreme Court curbs Jessica’s Law
by James Poulos . In a closely-watched San Diego case, the California Supreme Court dealt a blow to Jessica’s Law. Officially called Proposition 83, it was passed in 2006 by 71 percent of state voters ready for strict limits on where registered sex offenders could live. It was supported by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and former New York City Mayor […]
Gas tax could be cut
by John Seiler Golden State drivers might soon enjoy a little tax relief at the pump. The Board of Equalization announced: Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will consider lowering the excise tax rate for gasoline by $0.075 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 during its February 24, cialis 2015 meeting in Culver […]
High cost of living sours holiday spirit
The drop in gas prices certainly is welcome. Especially during this holiday season. But seemingly everything else is going up in price — as you probably noticed at the grocery store or when shopping for housing. And health care? My premiums have gone up 50 percent the past two years for the same coverage. The […]
Democrats push back against new GOP water bill
By Wayne Lusvardi . Republished with permission by Cal Watchdog.com. . In California, order not all rainwater is equal.“Two different water years may have identical precipitation and runoff amounts, viagra yet result in significantly different export amounts, treat ” Eric Alvarez told CalWatchdog.com; he’s the Public Information Officer for the Delta Stewardship Council, the state […]
