Robert Poole, Director of Transportation Studies at the Reason Public Policy Institute, addresses the need for California to look at alternative financing vehicles for transportation projects.
The President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners discusses the challenge of maintaining one of the world's busiest Ports in one of the world's fastest growing regions.
Former state senator and finance director Steve Peace discusses the state's current fiscal challenges, the prospects for comprehensive structural reform, and California Today.
Jack Weiss, Los Angeles City Councilmember, addresses the state of homeland security preparedness in the Los Angeles area as well as the ongoing process to renew cable television franchises in L.A.
Los Angeles City Council President, and League of California Cities Vice President, Alex Padilla, addresses the budgetary challenges cities face in the absence of constitutionally protected revenues.
Los Angeles County's Chief Administrative Officer David Janssen reflects on the passage of Propositions 57 & 58 and how he will approach this most difficult budget season.