Explosive Prime Lawsuit Allegations Could Be Kamala Harris Bomb & Scorsese Plot

Submitted by Jamie Court on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 15:52
Earlier this year, Capitol Watchdog wrote about how SEIU-UHW union President Dave Regan scuttled a deal between six financially struggling California Catholic community hospitals and Prime Healthcare out of spite. Regan used his political clout to stop Attorney General Kamala Harris's approval of the sale despite support from the California Nurses Association and SEIU members at the facilities, as well as from Consumer Watchdog (Capitol Watchdog's sponsor).

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Toxics Agency a Little Less Toxic Due to Legislation

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 12:16
After years of criticism over lax oversight of polluters, the Legislature and governor have finally taken action and given more enforcement power to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The legislation is a good move forward, but more could be done. 
 

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California Politics Drowning in Money

Submitted by Eddie Barrera on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 11:31
Though the U.S. Supreme Court believes otherwise, the public is disgusted with the money that has swamped our political system and wants a major overhaul. A growing number of Republicans and Democrats alike want more restrictions on wealthy influence peddlers and more disclosure of donors who give to organizations that get involved in elections. 
 

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Is Exxon Trying To Buy Its Way Out Of Accountability Through Refinery Sale?

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:59
As government scrutiny intensifies on ExxonMobil, the company is apparently getting out of the state. Exxon  is reportedly selling its hobbled Torrance refinery in the wake of an investigation into management's responsibility for an explosion Feb.18 that endangered workers and the community.
 

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No Vote, No Pay

Submitted by Carmen Balber on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 23:12

There’s no more basic job description for being a lawmaker than evaluating and voting on bills. But an analysis released this week by Jim Miller at the Sacramento Bee says everyone in California’s Legislature doesn’t have the same work ethic.

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Will De León Hold Top Regulator Accountable For Cleanup of Boeing's Toxic Site?

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 12:08

When Barbara Lee came up for confirmation as Director of the Department of Toxic Substances Control in July, 50 groups begged the California Senate Rules Committee and Senate pro Tem Kevin de León to put off a vote until Lee, who had been in office six months, took action to punish serial hazardous waste polluters, deny them permits, and force them to clean up communities under toxic assault.

The Rules Committee confirmed her anyway, but she got fair warning.

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