Tom Talks: Inside Sacramento
autor: Sheehy Strategy Group
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California’s Economy: Big on Paper, Struggling in Practice
California’s Economy: Big on Paper, Struggling in Practice
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As principal and founder of Sheehy Strategy Group and former Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Finance, Tom Sheehy is recognized as one of Sacramento’s most experienced and influential lobbyists, as well as a fiscal expert.
Sheehy Strategy Group is a full-service government relations, lobbying and public strategy firm with unparalleled experience and statewide reach and depth that has helped a diverse array of clientele navigate California's political landscape before the State Senate, Assembly, Governor and state agencies.
Learn more at https://sheehystrategygroup.com
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- California’s Economy: Big on Paper, Struggling in Practice · 8 minCalifornia remains one of the largest economies in the world. But that headline obscures a more concerning reality: the state’s economy is no longer delivering broad-based…
- AB 1898 (Schultz): Well-Intentioned, but Unworkable Workplace AI Proposal · 7 minAs artificial intelligence continues to reshape the modern workplace, policymakers are right to consider guardrails that promote transparency and fairness. However, AB 1898…
- California at a Crossroads: Facing Hard Truths to Restore the Golden State · 5 minCalifornia has long stood as a symbol of , and upward mobility. Yet today, a number of troubling indicators show that the Golden State faces serious structural challenges that…
- California’s State Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) · 5 minCalifornia’s State Appropriations Limit (SAL)—commonly known as the Gann limit—is a constitutional cap on how much tax revenue the state government can spend each year. The rule…
- SEIU Wealth Tax Impact on State Revenues · 3 minNewsom’s budget assumes continued stability at the very top of California’s tax base. Reality check: proposals like the SEIU wealth tax are already prompting income, investments…
- A Revenue Surge Doesn’t Change the Bigger Budget Picture · 6 minSince I recorded a Point of Order podcast with Assemblyman Josh Hoover in early January, recent state General Fund revenue updates from the Legislative Analyst’s Office have…
- The Real Story Behind California’s “Trump Slump” - Budget Woes · 4 minDespite Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature declaring, during this year’s May Revision, that the state was suffering from a “Trump Slump” — supposedly causing a…
- Sheehy Testifies on Local Control Before Assembly Education Committee · 2 minSheehy Strategy Group Principal Tom Sheehy recently testified before the Assembly Education Committee, warning that proposed election changes would impose costly state mandates…
- SB 249 and Local Control of Elections · 2 minSB 249 is an example of the state blatantly stepping all over local control of county elections. California’s local governments should be in charge of how they elect their own…
- Do You Need a Lobbyist in Sacramento? Here’s What You Should Know · 9 minIs hiring a lobbyist in Sacramento worth it? Tom Sheehy of the Sheehy Strategy Group breaks down what makes lobbying in California so complex — and why experienced advocacy can…
- Sheehy Testifies on Local Control of Elections - SB 249 (Umberg) · 2 minIn this podcast, Tom Sheehy testifies before the Senate Appropriations committee hearing on SB 249 by Senator Tom Umberg. Sheehy talks about the importance of local control and…
- What is the role of California's Governor? · 2 minSheehy Strategy Group is excited to introduce a new explainer video breaking down the role of California’s Governor. The Governor of California is the state’s chief executive…
- What is the role of California's Lieutenant Governor? · 2 minSheehy Strategy Group is excited to introduce a new explainer video breaking down the role of California’s Lieutenant Governor. As the state’s second-highest executive, the Lt…
- What is the role of the California State Board of Equalization? · 2 minCheck out our latest explainer video, in which we delve into the critical role of the California State Board of Equalization. The BOE's primary responsibilities include ensuring…
- What is the role of California's Attorney General? · 2 minIn our latest explainer video, Sheehy Strategy Group highlights the role of California’s Attorney General, the state’s chief legal officer. The Attorney General, currently Rob…
- California Legislature Faces Another Historic Turnover as 34 Lawmakers Set to Depart · 5 minThe California Legislature wrapped up its session on August 31, but significant changes are on the horizon for the upcoming term. Following the November 5 elections, up to 34 new…
- California's Superintendent of Public Instruction · 2 minCheck out our latest episode breaking down the crucial role of California's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Learn about the responsibilities of this nonpartisan office…
- Seismic Resiliency: Understanding ACR 151 · 3 minAs California braces for future earthquakes, it’s crucial to focus on more than just structural integrity. In this latest episode, Tom Sheehy explains how Assemblymember Lisa…
- What is the role of California's Secretary of State? · 1 minCheck out our latest episode, in which we delve into the critical role of the California Secretary of State. As the state’s chief elections officer, this office ensures the…
- Unpacking SB 907: Is Senator Newman's Legislation Partisan Political Maneuvering? · 3 minJoin Tom Sheehy as he dissects SB 907, Senator Josh Newman's legislation targeting the Orange County Board of Education. Sheehy scrutinizes the bill's proposal to expand the…
