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Hard to swallow Newsom’s “voluntary agreements” under the threat of doom
The proposed voluntary agreements over California's water is a classic case of the lesser of two evils. It shouldn't be that way.
February 10, 2020
Phase One trade deal with China opens the door to a giant leap
Five months after China announced it would no longer buy American agricultural products, a new trade deal has officially been reached.
January 15, 2020
Behind every meal are thousands of pages of regulations. Here’s why they matter.
You should ignore at your own peril the battle over what rules should govern how California grows the food it feeds itself and the world.
January 6, 2020
Obamacare’s Cadillac tax is a looming drag on county governments
A 40 percent tax on the value of high-value employer-provided health coverage could force some counties to pass the added cost on to workers and taxpayers.
December 8, 2019
Why is California suing to stop water flowing to its own people?
We have another California vs. Trump lawsuit on the horizon. But not all of California supports the latest legal salvo against Trump.
December 4, 2019
Tackling homelessness starts with acknowledging the source, developing solutions
From 2010 through 2015, Fresno County experienced a reduction in homelessness. Recently, the trend has reversed. So, what’s changed?
November 4, 2019
With California’s water at stake, progress finally triumphs regress
As California's water is finally guided by policies rooted in updated science and progress, those who typically preach progress are creating resistance.
November 4, 2019
Socialist smears aren’t just a tactic, they’re a sign of what’s to come
The reaction to my ad that aired during the last Democratic Presidential debate is exactly what I warned viewers against: threats of hostility and violence.
October 9, 2019
With booming reservoirs, what is the real culprit in California’s water scare?
California's dams and reservoirs are sitting at historic highs. Yet, the state's bigger water issues go unaddressed with demands for more taxpayer money.
October 1, 2019
In the pursuit of power, environmentalists have shrugged off science
After spending years promoting cutting-edge science as the savior of fish, environmentalists have cast science aside to support Senate Bill 1. Why? Power.
September 12, 2019