Join Tom Sheehy as he dissects SB 907, Senator Josh Newman's legislation targeting the Orange County Board of Education. Sheehy scrutinizes the bill's proposal to expand the board and alter election timing, noting concerns about partisanship and democratic principles. Sheehy questions SB 907's interference in local control and asks why this policy isn't applied statewide if it is truly beneficial. Learn more: https://www.sheehystrategygroup.com/news/unpacking-sb-907-is-senator-newmans-legislation-partisan-political-maneuvering #caleg #cagov #cabudget #SB907 #EducationPolicy #LocalControl ..read more

Watch our latest explainer video to discover the multifaceted role of the California Insurance Commissioner — a position currently held by Ricardo Lara. From overseeing insurance companies to addressing consumer concerns, the Commissioner is elected to ensure fair and transparent insurance markets, protect Californians from financial harm, and advocate for accessible healthcare options. Watch now to understand the vital role this office plays in safeguarding consumer rights and industry standards in California. For more insights into the Golden State's governance and policy landscape, visit s ..read more

Discover the pivotal role of the California State Controller's Office in managing the state's finances and fostering economic stability. Led by Democrat Malia M. Cohen, the Controller oversees a myriad of financial functions crucial to the world's fifth-largest economy. Learn about the Controller's responsibilities, including accounting, internal auditing, unclaimed property administration, and supervision of local government finances. Explore how the Controller's actions shape California's fiscal landscape and ensure transparency and accountability in economic governance. For more insights i ..read more

Discover the pivotal role of the California State Treasurer's office in our latest explainer video. Established in 1849, the Treasurer oversees the financial helm of the world's fifth-largest global economy. Led by Ms. Fiona Ma, the Treasurer ensures fiscal responsibility and economic prosperity, managing trillions in payments annually and overseeing an investment portfolio exceeding $124 billion. Dive deep into the Treasurer's multifaceted responsibilities and learn how they shape California's economic landscape. For more insights into the Golden State's governance and policy landscape, visit ..read more

When Tom Sheehy, Principal and Founder of Sheehy Strategy Group, thinks about single-payer healthcare, the first thing that comes to mind is the “DMV.” Imagine the same government that’s in charge of the DMV being in control of your healthcare. If the government takes control, businesses that provide private healthcare would be forced to shut down. Many people would lose their jobs and health providers. The government already has too much paperwork to handle as it is. What would happen if they had to process everyone’s doctor appointments and hospital visits? Sheehy says this scenario is “unim ..read more

In a new video released by the Sheehy Strategy Group, Tom Sheehy provides a sobering overview of key business legislation that emerged from the recently concluded first year of California's two-year legislative session. As Sheehy points out, the session witnessed the introduction of a staggering 3,030 bills, and many of these proposals, if enacted, would impose financial burdens on taxpayers and curtail individual freedoms. Governor Newsom holds the fate of these bills in his hands, with a deadline of October 14 to sign, veto, or allow them to become law without his signature. The decisions ma ..read more

For the Sheehy Strategy Group, navigating the complex state and local government procurement process and requirements is second nature. We help structure our client’s procurement business using California's Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) designations where appropriate giving our clients the state’s preferred status and access to more government contract opportunities. We have unparalleled expertise in all aspects of procurement from finding the right contract vehicle, developing proposals, winning awards, and protesting bad bid outcomes. Our decades of expe ..read more

Discover the pivotal role of the California State Treasurer's office in our latest explainer video. Established in 1849, the Treasurer oversees the financial helm of the world's fifth-largest global economy. Led by Ms. Fiona Ma, the Treasurer ensures fiscal responsibility and economic prosperity, managing trillions in payments annually and overseeing an investment portfolio exceeding $124 billion. Dive deep into the Treasurer's multifaceted responsibilities and learn how they shape California's economic landscape. For more insights into the Golden State's governance and policy landscape, visit ..read more

Tom Sheehy testifies before a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights advisory panel regarding the civil rights implications of California’s #AB5 legislation. Other panelists included AB 5 author Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley. The Sheehy Strategy Group is a full-service government relations, lobbying and public strategy firm with unparalleled experience and statewide reach and depth that has helped a diverse array of clientele navigate California's political landscape before the State Senate, Assembly, Governor and state agencies. Le ..read more

Dive into our latest explainer video, as the Sheehy Strategy Group sheds light on the pivotal role played by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division. Managing the state's hefty $12 billion annual expenditure on goods and services, this division streamlines procurement, promotes small and veteran-owned businesses, and ensures adherence to legal and ethical standards. Learn how the DGS Procurement Division simplifies state contracting, offering insights into leveraged procurement vehicles like CMAS. For those seeking to navigate complex government procurements or ..read more