The great parlor debate of 2008 in state Capitol circles has been whether Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget and its across-the-board cut in every sector of government is really a Trojan horse of sorts for some kind of eventual tax increase. … Continue reading »

Finally, some presidential politics to talk about in this PPIC poll… and warning signs for supporters of John McCain and Hillary Clinton that the two pols may face an uphill battle here. The poll shows 61% of voters now have … Continue reading »

A damning report is out this morning chronicling the activities of the State Board of Chiropractor Examiners — a report that flatly says that board members broke the law. The report released by California State Auditor Elaine Howle doesn't say … Continue reading »

Governor Schwarzenegger kicked off his latest road show this morning in Fresno, talking budget reform and striking a curious balance between defending elected officials and criticizing them. The governor's event with Fresno Mayor Alan Autry and others had a familiar … Continue reading »

Last week, Governor Schwarzenegger was trying to right one of his wrongs from 2005 on the subject of political map drawing. Next week, he's expected to resuscitate another one of the 2005 "year of refrorm" issues: a constitutional amendment to … Continue reading »

The leader of the one independent, nonpartisan place for state budget and fiscal information says she will step down later this year after 32 years of state service. Legislative Analyst Elizabeth Hill released a short notice this morning announcing her … Continue reading »

On this hump day, while the nation is riveted by the goings on at the statehouse that's 2,852 miles away from Sac Town (hello Albany), here are a few items that… granted… may not be able to compete for intrigue … Continue reading »