Digital News Report – While some state representatives are calling for ending laws and regulations, our local Assemblymember, Luis A. Alejo, has asked constituents to help him enact new laws. Alejo has…
Author: Jim Peterson
State Lawmaker asks businesses to tell him what regulations to cut
Digital News Report – State Senator Mark Wyland knows that California needs to regulations but isn’t sure which ones to cut. His office told Digital News Report that he is calling on…
Consolidation Loans Options – Consolidating debts can lower the total obligations
Digital News Report – Americans are continuing to consolidate their debt while taking about more loans in the process. Common applications of debt consolidation loans are student loan obligations, car loans, and…
California Redevelopment Money may be Shifted to Local Housing Agencies
Digital News Report – There is a debate brewing over funding for social programs or redevelopment agencies. The budget shortfall is putting a strain on state funding. This is concerning some California…
Help for California Students with Epilepsy
Digital News Report – There are nearly 94,000 students enrolled in California public schools with epilepsy. New legislation initiated by state Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) may save lives. The senator introduced…
California Lawmakers Respond to State of State Address
Digital News Report – California Governor Jerry Brown got it half-right, according to state Senator Doug LaMalfa. Most Republicans are calling for deep spending cuts. “There are areas where I agree with…
Local Response to Health Care Ruling
Digital News Report – Since Monday’s court ruling by District Court Judge Roger Vinson there has been vocal discussion concerning the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Dubbed Obamacare by opponents,…
County to purchase Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line from Union Pacific
Digital News Report – The California Transportation Commission has approved the purchase of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission from the Union Pacific Railroad….
State May Issue IOUs Again
Digital News Report – The State of California may need to issue IOUs again. According to a recent report, State Treasury Bill Lockyer says that the state could be facing another fiscal…
Lawmaker Responds to Governor Brown Tax Proposals
Digital News Report – California is facing a fiscal crisis with a shortfall from $25-$29 billion. Governor Jerry Brown has asked the state Budget Committee to looking into solutions to the situation….