From the One Voter archives comes this article, “Prostitutes and Pious Sinners” by Assemblyman Leroy Greene, written in the 1960s about his work on legislation to legalize prostitution in California. This article includes Greene’s notes on an early draft.
Killers in the California Legislature
Did you know that several accused (and sometimes convicted) murderers have served in the California Legislature? It’s true. In December, we shared the stories of ten murdered legislators. Today we have nine members who had blood on their hands. Charles F. Kenneally – Assemblyman (Republican) Following a fight between Assemblyman-elect Kenneally and a retired showmaker named William […]
Tax Day: California’s Ratification of Amendment 16
Just a reminder for you on Tax Day (April 15th)… the constitutional amendment which allowed the federal government to collect an income tax was ratified with the approval of the California Legislature. Congress proposed an amendment to the federal constitution on July 2, 1909, which gave Congress the “power to lay and collect taxes on […]
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