Sanchez: “We Can ‘Nguyen’ This”
The Vietnamese Democratic PAC held a luncheon today featuring Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Assembly candidate Phu Nguyen. Sanchez told the group how pleased she was […]
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CA Dem Party To File Complaint Against Whitman Front Group “SBAC”
The California Democratic Party today announced it will file an official complaint with the Internal Revenue Service against a group supporting Republican Meg Whitman’s run for governor by waging dishonest attack ads against Jerry Brown. The complaint will allege that the “Small Business Action Committee†is spending hundreds of thousands more on political activities than is permitted under its 501(c)(4) status, and that as a possible consequence, SBAC may have to disclose the identity of its donors who are currently anonymous.
Melissa Fox and Esiquio Uballe Win DFA California All Star Awards
DFA endorsements have always been driven by our members on the ground across the country — that’s what makes Democracy for America the country’s only people-powered PAC. But the California All-Star endorsement is different because it’s chosen entirely by DFA members in California. DFA’s California All-Stars are Esiquio Uballe and Melissa Fox.
Sanchez: Schwarzenegger balancing budget on the backs of teachers and students
Once again, the state legislature is showing just how out-of-touch it is with the priorities of millions of California families. In an effort to pay their bills, state lawmakers have decided to withhold billions of dollars in funding for teachers and students. Given the severity and potential impact of these cuts, you would think California’s legislators would redouble their efforts to find another solution. Instead, they are preparing to adjourn at the end of August – without a solvent budget.
Calvert Challenged on Egregious Use of Taxpayer Mailers During Election Season
Democratic congressional candidate Bill Hedrick challenged Republican Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-44) to either end his planned egregious abuse of taxpayer-funded Congressional mailers during the weeks leading up to Election Day, or pay taxpayers back the minimum $35,000 in public funds it’ll cost – enough for an average starting salary for a teacher.
Fairgrounds For Sale Again: Solorio Speaks Out
 Assemblyman Solorio Issues Statement Regarding New RFP to Sell OC Fairgrounds SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement regarding the Department […]
OC Pension Reform Accomplishments Draw Attention of the Little Hoover Commission
It was a rare sight. A group of county supervisors and labor leaders sitting across the table from each other at a public meeting having a calm discussion, even offering each other complements. There was no shouting, no finger pointing and even the posturing was kept to a relative minimum.
Correa Measure Seeks Transparency in Local Government
“This reform measure provides “easy access†for the public and the press to know first hand what the compensation and employer costs are for those in the public trust, and those entrusted with the finances of their governmental agency,†said State Senator Lou Correa
The Failure of Supply Side Economics
The Register’s Brian Calle and John Seiler have both weighed in on our repsonse post about the failure of Reaganomics, better described as “supply side […]