For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “The time to act is now” Jane Dolan, Central Valley Flood Protection Board president, on preventing $1 trillion in megaflood damage The Gualco Group Hosts 13 Legislators & Staffers This is Gonna Be HARD…Legislature Opens Debate on the Deficit-Burdened State Budget Legislative
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “All of it is fascinating, and also humbling, We’re literally predicting the future.” National Weather Service meteorologist on volatile new rain patterns Lean Times for State Budget in FY23-24, Governor Says Newsom Inaugural “Disdains Journalists” Record Rains Hit: La Nina…El Nino…? Soooo…What
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “His mind leans business, but his heart leans working people.” Public employee union leader on Gov. Newsom Governor’s 2nd Inaugural Today – Pomp Absent Due to Fiscal Circumstances Newsom: A “Nuanced” Politician Tax Revenues Plummet; 2023 Crisis #1 for Governor & Legislature
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – California’s “Dullest” Elected Job Already Has 21 Campaign Accounts Open for 2026 CalMatters $35 Million in Campaign Cash Stashed by Former Elected Officials Legislative Latino Caucus Remains One Party State Employee Union Membership Drops – “Uphill Struggle” Two Major Climate Policy Actions
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “Extremely dry and serious.” Largest regional water agency declares drought emergency -California’s Dems v. Business Interests: Legislation & Ballot Skirmishes Escalate -Sharp Drop in Office Building Value Hits Local Government Tax Revenue -Cyber “Intrusion” Penetrates State Dept. of Finance -Southern California Drought
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “Now comes the hard part.” Political journalist after the convening of the new Legislature Assembly Dems Outline Austere Budget for FY23-24 State Economic Outlook “Uncertain,” New UCLA Forecast Finds California Export Trade Drops by More Than 30% New Legislature Convenes; First of
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “Time heals wounds. We have a job to do.” Assemblymember Kevin McCarty on the drama-charged election of a new Speaker State Fiscal Fortunes Predicted “Less Than Stellar” for 2023 Gavin Newsom Backgrounder: “Dogged Student of the Game” Assembly Dems Pick New Speaker…Drama
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “He needed somebody in that spot who was of Sacramento…it was a tough two years.” Newsom’s Chief of Staff departs Assembly Leader Race Begins, Governor Shifts Staff…It’s Election Day +2 Independent Expenditure Groups Set State Election Spending Record Tech Layoffs…Car Sales Drop…Californians
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “Shortfalls will be coming, they will be ample and we’ll make adjustments.” Gov. Newsom on the State’s revenue drop Declining Revenue Hits State Spending California Dems Brace for Impact Newsom’s “Ducking and Covering” in LA Mayor Election May Hurt His POTUS
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “It diminishes.” What happens to California’s federal political clout if Republicans gain House control, according to a pundit If House of Representatives Goes Red, California Will Be Feeling Blue Sole Gubernatorial Debate Turns Personal Newsom’s Stealth Digital Juggernaut Raises & Spends Millions