By Pia Lopez -
Updated: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 11:09 am
What would be your argument for changing Sacramento's form of city government? To comment on this issue, please see our forum.
Updated: Sunday, November 22 2009 - 11:09 am
The dynamics of a divided system (with separation of powers between mayor and council) can be very divisive and very polarizing.
By Daniel Weintraub -
Published: Sunday, November 8 2009 - 12:00 am
STOCKTON -- Californians wondering if they are up to rewriting their constitution should come here, to the University of the Pacific and Robert Benedetti's senior seminar on California government.
Published: Sunday, November 8 2009 - 12:00 am
Students in Robert Benedetti's California government class at the University of the Pacific will spend the term rewriting the state's constitution. Based on what they have learned so far, the students were asked if they thought regular people would be capable of taking on this task as part of a constitutional convention, or if the job would be better handled by experts. Here are some of their responses:
Published: Saturday, October 31 2009 - 11:00 pm
House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation last week to extend health care to tens of millions of Americans who lack coverage, impose sweeping restrictions on the insurance industry and create a government-run option to compete with private insurers. But even as party leaders pointed toward a vote this week, there were questions that went to the heart of their drive to remake the nation's health care system.
By Daniel Weintraub -
Updated: Monday, October 19 2009 - 11:18 am
California taxes have risen this year, and not surprisingly, they've also soared to near the top of the Capitol's policy agenda.
Updated: Monday, October 19 2009 - 11:18 am
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called a special session on education on Aug. 20, urging legislators to enact changes necessary to ensure California will be competitive for Race to the Top funds, a new $4.35 billion federal competitive grant designed to support education reform and innovation. California could be eligible for up to $500 million. Schwarzenegger proposed a legislative package, which was introduced Aug. 26 as Senate Bill X5 1, by Sens. Gloria Romero, D-Los Angeles; Bob Huff, R-Diamond Bar; Elaine Alquist, D-San Jose; and Mark Wyland, R-Carlsbad.