California is governed under a constitution that was framed in 1878–79, a period of rampant graft. It has been revised several times.Amendmentsinstituted by Gov.Hiram Johnsonin 1911 included provisions for voterinitiativeof and referendum on legislation, the recall of elected officials (used to ...
For such measures, the ballot label would include a statement reading, “See voter guide for information.” That’s more annoying than helpful to voters. Adding insult to injury, SB268 is being advanced through the infamous “gut-and-amend” process whereby bills are stripped of all content ...
On Saturday, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the governor urging immediate action to protect California communities and stabilize the insurance market. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to CA Political Review The pressing situation has been described as unprecedented, impacting not only Californians but als...
judicial system fell precipitously in the last four years to levels usually seen in war-torn countries or dictatorships. Laura MannweilerDec. 17, 2024 A Breach of Trust in the Courts The increase was driven by strong car sales as well as a boost...
4“Strict scrutiny” is a level of judicial review requiring that a policy be justified by a “compelling government interest” and “narrowly tailored” to serve that interest. It is the highest level of judicial review. Parents Involved in Cmty. Schs. v. Seattle Sch. Dist. No. 1, 551...