Steve Kroes quoted. A legislative fix may be just around the corner for California's beleaguered child support enforcement system, a festering example of bureaucratic breakdown that is hurting countless children and costing taxpayers. San Diego Union-Tribune. Lisa Martin guest editorial. State Agency Rivals IRS in Toughness Franchise Tax Board is ruthless, critics say.
Officials say they're doing jobs, have gotten friendlier.
Los Angeles Times. Larry McCarthy quoted. Governments Now Tops in Lobbying Local agencies spend more on influence in Sacramento than private interests. Orange County Register. Greg Turner quoted.