Once again, the state legislature is showing just how out-of-touch it is with the priorities of millions of California families. In an effort to pay their bills, state lawmakers have decided to withhold billions of dollars in funding for teachers and students. Given the severity and potential impact of these cuts, you would think California’s legislators would redouble their efforts to find another solution. Instead, they are preparing to adjourn at the end of August – without a solvent budget.
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Race to the Top-Buyers Beware
by Mike Matsuda • • Comments Off
While our local districts are comprised of well intentioned, highly educated and reflective leaders who are doing their best to find resources to fill the budget shortfall, we are perplexed that some districts (60% state-wide) agreed to submit a “Memorandum Of Understanding†with the Governor’s Office to participate in California’s application for the federal Race to the Top (RTTT) competitive grant program.
Schwarzenegger Picks Maldonado for Lt. Gov
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
Sorry for the rip-and-read here, but it is what it is. From Dan Smith at The Sacramento Bee: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today said he would appoint Republican state Sen. Abel Maldonado to fill the vacant lieutenant governor’s job, perhaps setting…
Governor Signs Harvey Milk Day and Marriage Recognition Bills
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Editor’s Note:Â The following was sent in a release from Equality California. We may not agree with much that Gov. Schwarenegger does, but today, we thank him. Sacramento – Today Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law two historic LGBT rights bills…
Schwarzenegger Sets Trap for Obama’s “Race to the Top” Education Initiative
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
In the 1985 action film, Commando, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays John Matrix, a commando who uses a little humor when taking revenge on the bad guys: “Remember when I said I’d kill you last… I lied!â€Â  Though this is a forgettable…
Gavin Newsom’s Policies Already Being Implemented
by Claudio Gallegos • • 2 Comments
He has not even gotten the Democratic nomination and already Gavin Newsom’s policies and ideas are being implemented statewide. Imagine my suprise when I get a message from Santa Ana Mayor Pulido announcing a program he is coordinating with Governor…
State Budget Meeting Rescheduled, 11 am Monday?
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
From SacBee.com: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger canceled a pivotal Sunday meeting with legislative leaders because negotiators had trouble coordinating their schedules at the last minute, his office said. State leaders had hoped to use Sunday’s meeting to finish a deal to…

