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Speaker John A. Pérez on the Governors May Revise and State Budget
“Today’s May Revision to the budget makes clear that a significant budget problem remains. We will continue to work with the Governor and the Senate to close the remaining budget problem; which will require the Legislature making tough cuts and the voters approving temporary revenues. To date, the Assembly has held over 60 budget hearings, [...]
Little Hoover Commission – Veterans Services Public Hearing
Through its study, the Commission will examine how the state is addressing the changing needs of California’s veteran population and how agencies and organizations are providing services and linking veterans with the federal compensation, benefits and programs to which they are entitled. At this hearing, the Commission will further examine the roles and functions of [...]
Little Hoover Commission – Bail and Sentencing Update
The Little Hoover Commission is examining California’s use of commercial bail and pretrial diversion services at county jails as part of the Commission’s ongoing look at public safety realignment initiated in 2011. The combination of large pre-trial populations and new offenders who previously would have been sent to state prison is creating population management challenges for [...]
Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum – Gene Livingston
Gene Livingston founded Livingston & Mattesich in 1982 to represent clients in their interactions with the State of California. Gene was among the first attorneys in Sacramento to provide experienced and effective advocacy in all forums of public decision-making: the Legislature, regulatory agencies, and the courts. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Little Hoover Commission – Higher Education Public Hearing
The Little Hoover Commission turned the spotlight on digital learning at this hearing, exploring whether new online education formats can help contain college costs while giving California students more access to high-demand classes. Meeting in Long Beach, California at LBCC on Feb 26th, the Commission heard from some of the leading experts and entrepreneurs in [...]
