Water
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How CEQA II Could Be a Hollywood Sequel That Everyone Likes
When then-Gov. Ronald Reagan signed CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act, into law in 1970, it’s unlikely anyone thought it would eventually be equipped with a warhead and then used to harm business rivals, block development for political rather than environmental reasons, and leverage better labor deals for unions. Yet ...
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The CDC’s Legally Questionable Extension of the Rent Moratorium
Toddlers are funny little creatures – simultaneously overly dependent and highly independent. With the newfound discovery of willpower, the tiny humans constantly experiment in testing boundaries. My toddler is characteristically sweet and obedient. But there is one rule she delights in breaking: dumping out the dog’s water bowl. Testing limits, ...
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Fuel Breaks Help Stop Wildfires – or Do They?
Fuel breaks are the latest battle ground between the state, environmental advocates who argue for “hardening homes for wildfire,” and state wildfire officials as California experiences another dangerous season of wildfires. If you are not familiar with the term, a fuel break is a strip of land on which the ...
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Should we Beware the Ides of September?
Gov. Gavin Newsom made waves this week when he said that mandatory state water restrictions could be coming soon to a dry lawn near you. “At the moment, we’re doing great,” Newsom said. “But if we enter another year of drought – and as you know our water season starts ...
Agriculture
Steven Greenhut Talks Drought on Cheddar TV
Cheddar TV interviewed Steven Greenhut about the recent decision by the federal government to officially declare a first-ever water shortage at Lake Mead. Greenhut talks with “None of the Above” host J.D. Durkin about the impact of the drought to agriculture in Arizona and communities across the West. Greenhut also ...
California
Steven Greenhut Details New “Saving California” Book on KPAY Chico
Steven Greenhut, Pacific Research Institute author of the new book Saving California, talks with Scott Michaels on KPAY Chico about the Golden State’s public policy challenges and solutions to fix the state. Greenhut and Michaels discuss wildfires, unions and pensions, water and the drought, and education. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Steven-Greenhut-Saving-California-8-10-21.mp3
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The Infrastructure Bill – What’s in it for California
Of the Senate’s $1.1 trillion infrastructure bill, California expects to receive at least $39.4 billion over the next five years to help rebuild its roads and bridges, and to improve public transportation. The problem is, writes Reason’s Adrian Moore in PRI’s new book Saving California, “Infrastructure takes long-term thinking, planning, ...
California
Gavin Newsom Is Bad For California’s Health
On September 14, the people of California will have the chance—in a recall election—to oust Governor Gavin Newsom. His record over his more than two and a half years in power is checkered. Nowhere is that clearer than on health policy. Early in the pandemic, Newsom instituted some of America’s ...
Book
In Advance of Recall Election, New PRI Book Offers Realistic Path to Saving California
Experts Offer Market-Based Solutions on Issues from Health Care to the Economy SACRAMENTO – With the September 14 recall on the horizon, the nonpartisan Pacific Research Institute today released Saving California, a new book offering realistic, market-based reforms to 10 of the state’s major policy challenges. The authors are current ...
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Olympic Fashion: Red, White, Blue . . . and Green
These days, many of us have been glued to the screen, watching unfold the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. However, there is one human drama that’s getting little attention – Olympic fashion. I don’t mean the gold lamé cape worn by Angola flag bearer and handball player ...
How CEQA II Could Be a Hollywood Sequel That Everyone Likes
When then-Gov. Ronald Reagan signed CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act, into law in 1970, it’s unlikely anyone thought it would eventually be equipped with a warhead and then used to harm business rivals, block development for political rather than environmental reasons, and leverage better labor deals for unions. Yet ...
The CDC’s Legally Questionable Extension of the Rent Moratorium
Toddlers are funny little creatures – simultaneously overly dependent and highly independent. With the newfound discovery of willpower, the tiny humans constantly experiment in testing boundaries. My toddler is characteristically sweet and obedient. But there is one rule she delights in breaking: dumping out the dog’s water bowl. Testing limits, ...
Fuel Breaks Help Stop Wildfires – or Do They?
Fuel breaks are the latest battle ground between the state, environmental advocates who argue for “hardening homes for wildfire,” and state wildfire officials as California experiences another dangerous season of wildfires. If you are not familiar with the term, a fuel break is a strip of land on which the ...
Should we Beware the Ides of September?
Gov. Gavin Newsom made waves this week when he said that mandatory state water restrictions could be coming soon to a dry lawn near you. “At the moment, we’re doing great,” Newsom said. “But if we enter another year of drought – and as you know our water season starts ...
Steven Greenhut Talks Drought on Cheddar TV
Cheddar TV interviewed Steven Greenhut about the recent decision by the federal government to officially declare a first-ever water shortage at Lake Mead. Greenhut talks with “None of the Above” host J.D. Durkin about the impact of the drought to agriculture in Arizona and communities across the West. Greenhut also ...
Steven Greenhut Details New “Saving California” Book on KPAY Chico
Steven Greenhut, Pacific Research Institute author of the new book Saving California, talks with Scott Michaels on KPAY Chico about the Golden State’s public policy challenges and solutions to fix the state. Greenhut and Michaels discuss wildfires, unions and pensions, water and the drought, and education. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Steven-Greenhut-Saving-California-8-10-21.mp3
The Infrastructure Bill – What’s in it for California
Of the Senate’s $1.1 trillion infrastructure bill, California expects to receive at least $39.4 billion over the next five years to help rebuild its roads and bridges, and to improve public transportation. The problem is, writes Reason’s Adrian Moore in PRI’s new book Saving California, “Infrastructure takes long-term thinking, planning, ...
Gavin Newsom Is Bad For California’s Health
On September 14, the people of California will have the chance—in a recall election—to oust Governor Gavin Newsom. His record over his more than two and a half years in power is checkered. Nowhere is that clearer than on health policy. Early in the pandemic, Newsom instituted some of America’s ...
In Advance of Recall Election, New PRI Book Offers Realistic Path to Saving California
Experts Offer Market-Based Solutions on Issues from Health Care to the Economy SACRAMENTO – With the September 14 recall on the horizon, the nonpartisan Pacific Research Institute today released Saving California, a new book offering realistic, market-based reforms to 10 of the state’s major policy challenges. The authors are current ...
Olympic Fashion: Red, White, Blue . . . and Green
These days, many of us have been glued to the screen, watching unfold the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. However, there is one human drama that’s getting little attention – Olympic fashion. I don’t mean the gold lamé cape worn by Angola flag bearer and handball player ...
