Budget/Fiscal

The People-First Economy, Day 4 – Bias, Wellness, Bliss

By Vanguard AdministratorSeptember 26, 20190 comments

TODAY is the last day anyone can view the seminar FOR FREE. The speakers are mostly concerned with intentional inclusive economy that turns away from waste stream fossil fuel dependence. I am learning from these speakers as well and offer my perspective on what the speakers have to say. Here are the 3 speakers from Day 4.

The People-First Economy, Day 3 – Intersected, Fed, Conscious

By Vanguard AdministratorSeptember 25, 20191 comments

I am providing a progressive economy menu for the reader to reflect on and choose from. The speakers are mostly concerned with intentional inclusive economy that turns away from waste stream fossil fuel dependence. I am learning from these speakers as well and offer my perspective on what the speakers have to say. Here are the 3 speakers from Day 3.

The People-First Economy, Day 2 – Reformed, Vested, Success

By Vanguard AdministratorSeptember 24, 20191 comments

This is a mini review of Day 2 of the People-First Economy Online Summit – I am providing a progressive economy menu for the reader to reflect on and choose from. The speakers are mostly concerned with intentional inclusive economy that turns away from waste stream fossil fuel dependence. I am learning from these speakers as well and offering my perspective on what the speakers have to say. Here are the 3 speakers from Day 2.

The End of the Shutdown of the Federal Government

The End of the Shutdown of the Federal Government

By uptownstudiosOctober 17, 2013145 comments

Garamendi2By John Garamendi

After 16 days of government paralysis, with our country hours away from economic freefall, the House and Senate have passed a bill that is almost identical to what we could have passed 16 days ago. Yes, we have reopened government and avoided default, but real damage has already been done to our economy, millions of Americans’ livelihoods, and investor confidence.

This was a pointless, destructive, and preventable crisis orchestrated by the 80-person tea party faction in the House and a handful of tea party Senators – a minority of their Conference. To make matters worse, the final outcome has been clear almost from the beginning.

Garamendi Pushes For Immigration Reform in Wake of New Study Showing Economic Benefits to Families and Businesses in California

Garamendi Pushes For Immigration Reform in Wake of New Study Showing Economic Benefits to Families and Businesses in California

By David GreenwaldAugust 5, 2013129 comments

farmworkersAccording to a study by Regional Economic Models, Inc., a set of reforms like that of the Senate Immigration Reform Bill that provides “a pathway to earned citizenship and expands a high-skilled and other temporary worker programs would together boost California’s economic output by $7.3 billion and create approximately 77,070 new jobs in 2014.”

“The study demonstrates that comprehensive immigration reform will create jobs, expand the economy, and strengthen the economic security of hardworking Americans,” said a release by Congressman John Garamendi who represents Davis and much of Yolo County in the House of Representatives.

Sunday Commentary: He Saved the Kings, Now Can He Save the Paupers Too

Sunday Commentary: He Saved the Kings, Now Can He Save the Paupers Too

By David GreenwaldMay 19, 201314 comments
Kings-MoveI will start with a few huge qualifiers – I am a big Kings fan.  When I arrived in Davis in 1996, the Kings were not much to speak of but I was intrigued by how much people were still into the team.  A few years later, they made the critical trade to get Chris Webber and built a team that was an unlucky rim bounce (which turned into a game winning three) and a refereed thrown game from a possible championship.

I also admired the work that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson did in saving the Kings.  After all, the owners were intent seemingly on moving the team, and only Mayor Johnson’s dogged determination prevented that from happening.