New data shows that most of the predictions about how much cash would flow into state coffers for the month of February were wrong. Controller John Chiang released the latest figures this afternoon, and the news is this: Governor Schwarzenegger's … Continue reading »

Speaking of the governor's morning event… I asked Schwarzenegger to clarify his position on the idea of cancelling tax breaks to help resolve part of this year's mammoth budget shortfall. You may remember that last week, the guv created quite … Continue reading »

It was this same week back in March 2005 when Governor Schwarzenegger threw down the gauntlet with legislators and interest groups and launched the most dramatic, and ultimately disastrous, chapter of his political career. And so it was worth noting … Continue reading »