The way things are starting to shape up, the November ballot could be a demolition derby of well-intentioned, duplicative and incompatible tax reform initiatives.
Other than the budget itself, no single piece of legislation is likely to create as much discomfort for California lawmakers this year as Senate Bill 919. The measure sponsored by Gov. Schwarzenegger seeks to control the state's bloated public employee pension system.
California Republicans have a rare opportunity to nominate a U.S. Senate candidate with unique qualifications — one who could help change the tenor of discourse in Washington and offer the GOP its best chance to win in November.
