Little Hoover Insights
Through LHC Insights, our staff share original perspectives on California government and policy. Here you’ll find thoughtful analysis and commentary produced directly by the Commission team.
SACRAMENTO — Financial scams and fraud have cost Californians more than $3 billion since 2020, according to testimony at a Little Hoover Commission hearing on the growing problem. The hearing spotlighted the devastating impact of fraud schemes ranging from imposter …
A new policy brief, Opportunities and Pathways to Reform CEQA to Support Housing Development, from UC Berkeley’s Opportunity Lab gathers ideas for reforming the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.
The Little Hoover Commission received today Governor Gavin Newsom’s government reorganization plan to create two new agencies — a California Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Business and Consumer Services Agency. The Commission will now formally begin its independent review …
The Little Hoover Commission unanimously re-elected Commissioner Pedro Nava as Chair and Commissioner Anthony Cannella as Vice Chair on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This will be Nava’s twelfth consecutive term as Chair and Cannella’s third consecutive term as Vice Chair. …
Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Senator Niello replaces Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), who served on the Commission from …
Christopher Cabaldon (D-West Sacramento) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Senator Cabaldon replaces Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine), who served on the Commission from 2021 until his …
