Russ Steele
Our local left does not like our Assemblyman Dan Logue and have made light of his economic discovery trip to Texas to find out why Texas is creating jobs when California is just creating more debt. While it is true that Texas also has a debt problem, they also have a solution - grow the Texas economy and create jobs that will generate debt reduction revenue.
The Sac Bee Morning Alert has this road trip progress report:
They also had a 20-minute private meeting with Gov. Rick Perry and lunch with a group that included Carl's Jr. chief Andrew Puzder, who is considering moving his headquarters to Texas. No burgers were served.
Then they took a tour of the Capitol, where they were recognized as honored guests on the legislative floor.
One big finding: labor unions are more powerful in California.
"Andrew Puzder from Carl's Jr. talked about how the 8-hour work day and the meal breaks (required in California) are harmful, especially for restaurant businesses," said Assemblyman Dan Logue, R-Linda. "Because they may get a truckload of ....teenagers at 2:00 and he's got to tell half of his staff to take a break while people line up out the door."
Said Logue: "I will travel the world to find a way to improve our economy and put the people the California back to work, if that's what it takes."
Today's agenda includes breakfast with Wall Street Journal columnist John Fund and a hearing moderated by Logue on the differences between the business environments in California and Texas.
While the local left disparages Assemblyman Logue's efforts, I find it interesting that Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsome found time in his busy schedule to attend, Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani a Democratic legislator has also joined the trip, and the Wall Street Journal has taken notice which will being some national recognition California is seeking solutions to our economic depression. Stay Tuned.
