Commentary In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, many are questioning whether the bank was distracted by woke policies over its core mission of protecting depositors’ money. A lot of evidence has already come to light that it did. We must also examine the role California Governor Gavin Newsom played in the bank’s…
The Role of Newsom’s Diversity Mandates in SVB’s Failure
March 20, 2023
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California Budget Deficit Threatens Financial Aid Expansion: State Legislative Analyst
March 20, 2023
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The expansion of financial aid for California’s college and university students may not happen next year as planned due to insufficient revenue, according to state analysts. Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged in his 2022-23 fiscal year budget to expand access and eligibility to Cal Grant, the state’s financial aid program for college and university students, beginning…
Newsom Seeks to Move California’s Oil Profit Cap Decision Away From Skeptical Legislature
March 17, 2023
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Instead of letting the California Legislature decide whether to impose a profit cap on oil companies, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced March 16 a proposal to give the state’s Energy Commission—made up of the governor’s appointees—the ability to do so. The proposed change came after lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voiced skepticism in a…
California Governor Expands State of Emergency Due to Another Storm
March 15, 2023
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Several counties were added to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency March 14 enabling them to receive storm and relief response, as Southern California braces for more rainfall. Alpine, Trinity, and Orange joined 40 other counties that are already under a state of emergency since March 1 as a result of heavy winter storms since…
Governors, Senators Push Pharmacies to Sell Abortion Pill
Governors and senators including California Gov. Gavin Newsom are pushing pharmacy retailers to continue providing customers with access to the abortion drug, mifepristone. In a March 14 letter to CVS, Rite-Aid, Walmart, Safeway, Kroger, Costco, and Health Mart, 14 Democrat governors questioned how the pharmacy giants plan to distribute the abortion medication and “safeguard access to reproductive health care.”…
SVB Crash Will Slam California State and Local Budgets
March 14, 2023
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Commentary We’re still early in the Silicon Valley Bank crisis. But one thing it will hurt is California’s state and local budgets. And not just in the short term, but the long term. Banking crises come and go. But what’s different this time is what was advanced by Shark Tank judge Kevin O’Leary and in…
California Grapples With Atmospheric River Floods
March 10, 2023
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More than 9,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, and over 54,000 are without power, as parts of California grapple with yet another atmospheric river system. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds from the system have resulted in floods in several major highways and small rural communities in the southern and central regions of the state….
Biden Grants California Emergency Assistance as New Storm Hits
March 10, 2023
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President Joe Biden, who was scheduled to visit California next week, granted the storm-weary state an emergency declaration March 10, the second one this year. Gov. Gavin Newsom requested federal assistance as another series of atmospheric river storms began dumping rain and snow across the state. He also advised Californians to prepare emergency supplies as…
The Real State of the State of California
March 9, 2023
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Commentary This year Gov. Gavin Newsom is skipping giving a formal State of the State Address. The California Constitution only requires, “The Governor shall report to the Legislature each calendar year on the condition of the State and may make recommendations.” He will be submitting that report in writing, as well as giving a series…
California Cancels $54 Million Deal With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Policy
March 9, 2023
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California won’t renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain decided not to distribute abortion pills in 20 U.S. states, where they may face legal action. Newsom signaled the move on Twitter earlier in the week, stating, “We’re done.” “California will not stand by as corporations cave to…
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