The Star-News’ Larry Wilson came out in favor of examining the state constitution at a Constitutional Convention: Larry Wilson: Time to focus on reform of state’s constitution It’s hard in the midst of a murderous natural disaster to focus on other problems and opportunities. Last week, in the smoke, it was hard to focus [...]
Entries from September 7th, 2009
Another voice seeking Constitutional Convention for California
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · California government, economy, government reform, News and Information, Opinion, Uncategorized
Tags:business·business growth·California government·constitutional convention·economy·Governor Schwarzenegger·reform·taxes
The Star-news sounds off, via proxy, on one of my pet peeves
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, environment, Opinion, policy, resources, Uncategorized, water
Reprinted from the Santa Cruz Sentinel is a broadside against plastic bags and a call for a ban. Another View: The scourge of plastic bags The accumulation of plastic debris in the ocean cannot continue. This means public policies will have to change regarding single-use plastic products, such as bags for carrying groceries and other [...]
Tags:business·business growth·environment·local solutions·plastic bags·water
Health Care updates
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Some more analysis and helpful explanation from the LA Times: Q & A Questions from readers about healthcare debate Would illegal immigrants be covered under Democrats’ plan? Would paperwork be handled more efficiently? What would state and local taxpayers pay? How would Medicare change? It’s unclear what President Obama’s healthcare overhaul plan would cost taxpayers [...]
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East Coast trip – my own leading indicators
September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, News and Information, Opinion, Uncategorized
Our family spent the last week on the east coast. We flew into New York, spent a night there, then took Courtney to college and spent a few days rambling around New England and New York state before going back to the city for a few nights. It was interesting to see how the economy [...]