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Can GOP candidates overcome Trump’s trolling? Multiple polls conducted in the last several days show that most Americans support the indictment of former president Donald J. Trump. The Manhattan District Attorney’s indictment will be unsealed tomorrow, and the former president will make history by becoming the first former
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County recognizes Transgender visibility In case you didn’t catch it, the week of March 27 is Transgender Visibility Week. Across social media, there is widespread support and probably some haters, but we won’t focus on that. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Is the freshman council member being abused by the mayor? As reported in Lynn Wheat’s March 19 edition of her More Than Three Minutes podcast, during the Elk Grove City Council March 10 retreat meeting, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, and her four city councilmen circled the wagons, so
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Free money for banks, free money for politicos By Michael Monasky | Guest Contributor | The preamble to the U.S. Constitution briefly enumerates the expectations of the people. Modern expectations of government that promote the general welfare include building and maintaining infrastructure and investment in industry, ensuring workers are trained and
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This week Governor Gavin Newsom promoted his More Housing, faster program. The program, in part funds 1,200 tiny homes statewide and 350 in Sacramento. But how will the Elk Grove City Council react? Listen Time 1 Minute
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Every so often, a piece of legislation scarily catches the imagination. A recent example is from, not surprisingly, Florida Republicans who gave us the don’t say gay law and book bans. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Julie Su nominated by President Biden It is a rare occasion that we find ourselves in agreement with conservatives, but this week we had to agree with an assessment from Rep. Kevin Kiley. Listen Time 1 Minute
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A legislative solution could remedy the problem By Sharon Rapport | CalMatters.org | In summary A December report concluded that California can solve homelessness through investments of $8.1 billion in housing, shelter and supportive services every year for the next 12 years. The price tag is high, but advocates argue
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Have you ever thought about what motivates an individual to run for elected office? It’s worth contemplating. Listen Time 1 Minute.
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Representative George Santos has caught the imagination of Americans and not in a favorable way. Closer to home, Lodi City Councilmember Shakir Khan has run into a host of legal problems, which leaves you wondering. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Caity Maple says one thing, does another This week the Sacramento City Council made the controversial decision approving the purchase of a half-million-dollar piece of military equipment. At the center of the controversy was newly elected Sacramento City Councilmember Caity Maple. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Robles needs a quick course correction In the November 2022 Elk Grove City Council District 4 race, Sergio Robles scored an impressive victory. However, his performance as a council member has been anything but since taking office. As Robles campaigned for what became a landslide victory, there were whispers about