State Legislature
How are California's state legislator and/or local governments using their power to preserve state and local values in the face of conflicting Federal policies? Legislatures principal functions are policy making, representation and oversight. This is a good question wish an example would be on the oversight function. In Missouri 1997 they were having issues with their budget. The executive branch (Federal) got outside of their lane and into the states lane. Although state agencies are required to provide extensive data to justify their budget the federal agencies need to stay out of the process. A California example will be added soon.