Dan Walters

The Davis Enterprise

Dan Walters: Political squabbling prevents response to homelessness

By: Dan Walters

Since Gavin Newsom began his governorship more than four years ago, the state has spent upwards of $20 billion on efforts to solve — or at least reduce — California’s

CalMatters

Gavin Newsom channels Jerry Brown with constitutional amendment proposal

By: Dan Walters

Four decades ago, Jerry Brown proposed an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to bolster his bid for the White House, but failed. Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying the same strategy.

GV Wire

Newsom Mimics Jerry Brown With Constitutional Amendment 'Stunt' Over Guns

By: Dan Walters

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s crusade over guns is just a political stunt designed to garner him more national media attention, says Dan Walters.

Daily Republic

CalMatters Commentary: Newsom channels Jerry Brown with constitutional amendment proposal

By: Dan Walters

When Proposition 13, California’s iconic property tax limit measure, went before voters in June 1978, the state’s governor, Jerry Brown, denounced it.

CalMatters

California Democrats emulate Ohio GOP to undermine tax limit ballot measure

By: Dan Walters

A chess move by California Capitol leadership last week could undercut a pending ballot measure seeking to restrict new taxes.

The Mercury News

Walters: Newsom channels Jerry Brown with constitutional amendment proposal

By: Dan Walters

Gun control ballot measure is carefully orchestrated California political theater.

GV Wire

California Democrats Emulate Ohio GOP to 'Weaken Voters' Voices'

By: Dan Walters

A move by California Capitol leadership last week could undercut a pending ballot measure seeking to restrict new taxes, says Dan Walters.

Times of San Diego

Gavin Newsom Channels Jerry Brown with Constitutional Amendment on Gun Control

By: Dan Walters

Four decades ago, Jerry Brown proposed an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to bolster his bid for the White House, but failed. Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying the same strategy.

Ukiah Municipal Swimming Pool

CalMatters: Legislature is avoiding key issues, including worsening California fire insurance crisis

By: Dan Walters

As the Legislature reconvenes this week for the final month of its 2023 session, it will be deciding the fate of hundreds of remaining bills. It would be fair, if a bit cynical, to say that Califor…

CalMatters

California walks back decision to muzzle researchers testifying in pandemic education lawsuit

By: Dan Walters

California officials tried to stop researchers from testifying in a lawsuit over pandemic school closures, but backed down – partially.