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Gordon Webster, Jr.

05 Nov

BLOG: These issues should keep the next governor up at night

published on November 5, 2018 - 11:28 AM

Months of campaigning — and record amounts of money spent — have all led to tomorrow’s midterm elections. I’m sure

22 Oct

BLOG: Liberal Gov. Brown still sees the bottom line

published on October 22, 2018 - 3:12 PM

I never thought I would say this, but there may be a day when I miss Jerry Brown. Indeed he

15 Oct

BLOG: Independent contractors ill served by ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach

published on October 15, 2018 - 10:29 AM

When it comes to independent contractors in California, a one-size-fits-all approach only serves to needlessly hobble the economy, according to

28 Sep

BLOG: Ballot measures let legislators off the hook

published on September 28, 2018 - 1:02 PM

This coming Nov. 6 California voters will have nearly a dozen ballot propositions to weigh in on. In my opinion,

14 Sep

BLOG: Successful NAFTA renegotiation vital for California

published on September 14, 2018 - 1:39 PM

This Sunday is Mexican Independence Day, and it’s as good a time as any to hope for a successful renegotiation

06 Sep

BLOG: What’s $100 worth in California? Try $87.41

published on September 6, 2018 - 3:34 PM

A tax research organization has released a new analysis that shows just how far a hard-earned buck — in this

30 Aug

BLOG: A look ahead for your business

published on August 30, 2018 - 1:27 PM

Business forecasting firm Kiplinger has released its latest look ahead at the economy to give business owners a chance to

13 Aug

BLOG: Sen. Vidak derails bullet train in testimony

published on August 13, 2018 - 3:59 PM

State Sen. Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) is once again speaking truth to the “Runaway Engine that Couldn’t.” In a recent letter

07 Aug

BLOG: High-speed rail, the Lone Star way

published on August 7, 2018 - 1:24 PM

Imagine a high-speed rail system that is 100-percent privately funded, only a few years behind schedule and actually faces competition

23 Jul

BLOG: Where’s your sign? Prop 65 changes are coming

published on July 23, 2018 - 11:09 AM

A key change to the state’s Proposition 65 signage requirements is happening Aug. 30 that could mean fines of up