Twitching millionaires: California workers' compensation

Article Abstract:

California's worker's compensation system needs to be re-vamped. The high cost of insurance may be driving some companies out of California, yet the majority of injured workers receive very little from the insurers. Insurance fraud and high insurer profits are to blame.

Labor law, Workers' compensation

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Not over till it's over: affirmative action in California

Article Abstract:

The passage of California Proposition 209, which denies the use of affirmative action programs, does not mean that such programs will end in California. There are federal laws that conflict with this law, and proponents of 209 may have difficulty enforcing it.

Laws, regulations and rules, Affirmative action, Federal-state controversies

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Teacher in disgrace: California's schools

Article Abstract:

California school superintendent Bill Honig was convicted on conflict of interest charges after it was discovered that he directed state funds into his Quality Education Project. He intends to appeal his conviction, which bars him from public office.

Cases, Education and state, Education policy, Honig, Bill

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