AB 1678 (Monning) Food Truck Ban Near Schools

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:46:11 +0000

Just about every bill introduced during the legislative session can be wrapped with the faux luv of “it’s for the kids.” Up for consideration is a bill that would equate food trucks with strip clubs by banning their proximity to schools from 6am to 6pm on the grounds that it could divert kids from a “nutritious school lunch.” Mobile food facilities offer culturally diverse foods and sometimes healthier (and fresher!) options than what can be found in nearby fast food establishments, convenience stores or even the local cafeteria. No matter how well-intentioned, this is a classic “solution bill” in search of a problem. Not only are local health agencies already covering this legal area, but this bill would create a new crime out of serving fusion tacos. That’s just too cruel for school.

ACR 99 (Fuentes) National Coupon Month

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:52:53 +0000

Apparently not noticing the rich irony in advocating for penny-pinchers, this bill language actually states: “Once consumers adopt frugal habits, they quickly discover that they like the feeling of saving money.” Lo that the Legislature could find that same “enjoyment of saving” when spending Californians’ money for them. Instead of looking for BOGO deals on tax increases, maybe California’s constituents should seek a “half off” coupon… as in a part-time legislature. Now that’s really the kind of coupon that would achieve “significant savings for California’s consumers.”

Squirrel!

AB 1678 (Monning) Food Truck Ban Near Schools

ACR 99 (Fuentes) National Coupon Month