Quick Note on CA

Republican legislators in CA are urging the gov there to invoke a “fiscal crisis” mechanism to handle their severe budget problem which is being exacerbated by fires, fuel increases, real estate declines, etc. Policymakers already staking positions, setting the state up for a worse replay of what happened earlier this year and at a time when they are supposed to be acting serious about dealing with their chronic prison problems. Gordian Knot, Cincinnatus leader, big sword . . . have yet to see any other real solution.