Will O’Neill: Context And The Coming State Budget Deficits
I’m trying to figure out how to contextualize a billion dollars. For example, a million dollars in $100 bills would fit inside a medium-sized briefcase.
I’m trying to figure out how to contextualize a billion dollars. For example, a million dollars in $100 bills would fit inside a medium-sized briefcase.
Yesterday, the average gas price in the U.S. was $3.79. In California, it was $6.37. Residents throughout our state are paying an average of $2.58
California adopted the “top-two” election system over a decade ago. It is a failed experiment that has led to partisan gamesmanship. Quick background. California used
I agree with Gov. Newsom about …. Whoa. That felt weird to type. Let’s try that again. (I kid. I can find reasons to agree
Repeat after me: government-imposed mask mandates don’t work. Did you say it out loud? If so, you’ve learned more in the past two years than
I recently attended an event where a Republican governor criticized other governors (including California’s) for violating foundational rights. But within that context, she commented that
A few years ago, a sixth grader from Newport Coast Elementary School came to our city council meeting to speak during public comment. In my
Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address as CA’s Governor reminded his audience that the most meaningful words of CA’s Constitution were its first three: “We the
In Federalist 51, James Madison explained: “In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this:
Let’s talk the Elect Our Mayor initiative here in Newport Beach (Measure B ). And let’s start with the actual ballot question that you’ll be
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