With all of the hoopla surrounding the now official special election, it was easy for political reporters to miss a new little glimpse of the initiative process from the communications staff of Attorney General Bill Lockyer. First, a new record. … Continue reading »

Expect a lot of debate about those two numbers next week. They reflect the new and the old estimates of the cost for a special election from Secretary of State Bruce McPherson. The governor's office released a letter from McPherson … Continue reading »

In a late-afternoon news conference, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez announced they would send a budget to the floor for a vote next week… a budget without the money they claim the schools are … Continue reading »

The final ballot measures touted by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as key to his self-proclaimed "year of reform" have officially made it on the next statewide ballot. The Secretary of State's office has certified the signatures gathered for the budget control … Continue reading »

Another step has been taken toward a special election this fall, as two big initiatives are now officially on the ballot– including one of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposals for government reform. The Secretary of State's office announced late Monday certification … Continue reading »

Today's deadline for bills to make it out of their house of origin will come and go without any real movement on the issue of campaign finance reform… an example of why people on both sides of the aisle say … Continue reading »

In the most clear sign yet of how much things have changed since Bruce McPherson became Secretary of State almost four months ago, federal elections officials have released the final installment of California's share of election reform cash. McPherson announced … Continue reading »