Capital News & Notes For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “With our state facing continuing economic risk and revenue uncertainty, it is important to remain disciplined…” Gov. Newsom’s veto message on bills with new expenses Newsom Signs, Vetoes Bills as a Governor…and POTUS Candidate, Business Owner, Dad Governor
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “The warning lights haven’t turned off.” Deputy Legislative Analysis Brian Uhler on the State’s fiscal outlook “Weak Outlook” for California Economy Avowed Progressive Newsom Angers Unions with Vetoes Senate & House Leaders Lose Control of Members; Lack of
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “We’re not feeling like we have a seat at the table, and we need to earn one and we need to do it quickly.” Jim Wunderman, CEO of a leading business advocacy group, on the sudden decline in legislative influence Dianne Feinstein,
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “The governor will have to decide if his values align with the progressive values of our caucus.” Asm. Ash Kalra, chair, Legislative Progressive Caucus, on the bills on Newsom’s desk Five Take-Aways from the Legislature’s End-of-Session Bill Palooza Progressives Dominate Legislature, Though
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “He’s always a composition problem. He’s disturbingly good-looking, and cartoonists hate that.” Jack Ohman, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist, on drawing Gov. Newsom Legislature Closes Out 2023 Session; Acts on 900+ Bills Is Newsom Planning “His Richard Nixon Moment”? Political Leaders as Captured
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “Why would the state want to get into this business?” Jay Lund, UC Davis civil engineering professor, on proposed water conservation rules Legislature Faces Final Week and Nearly 1,000 Bills How the Final Week Shaped Up…See the “Suspense File” Unions v. Business:
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “As long as people are showing up and willing to do the work, the California dream is alive and well, although a little more anemic these days.” Natalia Molina, USC American Studies Professor, on California’s changing identity California 2.0? State Senate Surprise
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – Legislature in Final 3 Weeks; Pleas for Action Escalate State Cash Flow Below Forecast in First Month of Fiscal Year 2024 Ballot Initiative First Deadline Passes, 26 Measures in Process Making it Tougher to Qualify Initiatives – California Lawmakers Join National Trend
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “There are tough choices ahead. It’s not that there’s one water user or state that is the enemy; the enemy is the old way of doing things.” Becky Mitchell, member, Upper Colorado River Commission, on future water supplies for the West Hundreds
For Clients & Friends of The Gualco Group, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE – “Administration of @GavinNewsom has zero commitment to transparency” Journalist expresses frustration with Governor’s lack of response Union Push for Strike Unemployment & Other Benefits Could Consume Last Month of Legislative Session US Justice Dept Probes State Water Board Discrimination Charges Newsom Orders