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Wisconsin Governor Proposes Deep Benefit Slashes
I read the same thing yesterday, but the figure I saw was something in the $70-$75 million dollar range, in terms of revenue tax lost, over the next 2 years. With an estimated deficit of something like $3 billion, I don't think it's accurate to say there wouldn't be a deficit problem without those cuts.— February 17, 2011 11:24 a.m.
Wisconsin Governor Proposes Deep Benefit Slashes
I have read and seen several reports in the last couple of days that their are 3 unions whose benefits are not being touched, those of the police, firefighters and state troopers. Could it be a coincidence that they are they only three unions that supported him in the last election? I think not.And the firefighters, whose union supported him, were marching against him. Now this guy is talking about calling out the national guard. That's for sure a symbol I think we want the whole world to see. A governor setting his national guard troops loose on non violent protesters, including a bunch of teachers and high school children.— February 16, 2011 6:28 p.m.
NFL Giveth. NFL Taketh Away.
The figures I ave seen are slightly different than those used by Patrick. Everything I have read and heard makes reference to a revenue pot of $9 billion, of which the league wants to exclude $2 billion. They seem willing to give the players 60% of that $7 billion total, leaving themselves 40% or a total of $4.8 billion when combined with the $2 billion they want to exclude. By contrast, the players want to split the revenue of $9 billion 50-50. That would give each side $4.5 billion. So are the owners really going to loose their cash cow for a season over a measly $300 million, less than $10 million per team? It seems to me they would lose far more than that from non-TV contract generated revenue.I'd say not so much. The players want the owners to open up their books, which the owners do NOT want to do. Also, Roger Goodell has publicly stated that it is the NFL's goal to increase their revenue from $9 billion now to $25 billion by 2027. THAT is the real issue. The owners simply do not want the players to know the truth about how much they real have, and want to give up as little in the future as possible.— February 15, 2011 12:25 p.m.
Congress Secretly Working on Way for States to Go Bankrupt
I recently read an article, a posting of an AP story actually, in which the writer wrote of a Federal investigation into the Arpiao guy having to do with the misappropriation by his office of something like $50 million in funds and abuse of power on his part. There was also something about a couple of county attorneys who at his request pursued cases against some local judges and attorneys he considered his political enemies. They have all been fired and I believe are being indicted. The tone of the piece seemed to me to be saying that a Federal indictment of this sheriff was not to far off. Sounds like this guy is about one step from being in the hoosegow himself. I'm not sure that he's someone I would call my hero. Let me ask, when was it that President Obama pardoned Michael Vick. I read something when Vick was selected to the Pro Bowl, that even though it wasn't going to be an issue, as a term of his parole conditions he was still technically required to get permission to travel to Hawaii for the game. I could be wrong, but I think if he receive a pardon, then he wouldn't be on parole anymore?— January 28, 2011 10:16 a.m.
San Diego schools, parks, safety suffer to pay for the Chargers
Man, don't you even read the comments? It's now public information. You don't need an FOI. Just google state worker salaries. this might help for the Sac Bee http://www.sacbee.com/statepay/ or if you want the State Controllers Office try this http://sco.ca.gov/compensation_search.html— December 19, 2010 4:08 p.m.
CPUC: SDG&E Z-Factor Wildfire Insurance Problem Solved At $29 Million
That would make two of us since I am also a subscriber.— December 18, 2010 4:20 p.m.
CPUC: SDG&E Z-Factor Wildfire Insurance Problem Solved At $29 Million
Ain't arguing they shouldn't be able, but what I think the interpretation of the rules of practice is stating is that since control of the selection process of the commission, and in this discussion, where they can or can't work after leaving is not under the jurisdiction of the commission, then submitting a petition under (Rule 6.3) Petition for Rulemaking. Section A would not apply. I may be wrong, that's just the way I read it.— December 18, 2010 4:16 p.m.
CPUC: SDG&E Z-Factor Wildfire Insurance Problem Solved At $29 Million
a2z, if ur talkin about initiating a CPUC rulemaking proceeding to try and get a change in the way they are picked, I don't kknow if that would fly. The rules of practice seem to say pretty clearly that anybody can petition the Commission but "proposed regulation must apply to an entire class of entities or activities over which the Commission has jurisdiction". Since the commission has nothing to do with their own selection, I don't think it would apply, probably the same with "post commision" hirings, too.— December 18, 2010 2:24 p.m.
CPUC: SDG&E Z-Factor Wildfire Insurance Problem Solved At $29 Million
Having the CPUC operate under the Brown Act may be somewhat of a sticky wicket, so to speak. PUCs are generally considered governing bodies, rather than legislative bodies. The Brown Act covers legislative bodies of local agencies. The CPUC is considerd a governing body and was created originally as the Railroad Commission by a constutional amendment. I don't know that there is standing to make the CPUC adhere to the Brown Act.— December 18, 2010 2:16 p.m.
San Diego schools, parks, safety suffer to pay for the Chargers
surfpuppy, how can someone who never watches football on tv or in person be a Chargers fan and love the team? I don't see how you reckon that one out.— December 16, 2010 6:38 p.m.