News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
Will Leaders Heed the Ghosts of Shutdowns Past?
It was 1995 during the Holiday Season in Washington, D.C. The halls of Congress were quiet, but tensions were high behind closed doors. I was working on Capitol Hill and remember it well.It was the government shut down of 1995 – 1996 – the first since...
The Darkness of Charlie Kirk
It’s taken me several days to find my voice.Many days of crying—for a young man I never met, gunned down in the prime of his life. For a country unraveling in front of our eyes. For a world where hate now feels more real than hope.Yes, I’ve been...
It’s time for lawmakers to prioritize health care affordability
Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of the Bay Area economy. From local restaurants and tech startups to home health providers and construction firms, these businesses create jobs, fuel innovation and strengthen our communities.A big part of that...
Playing Monopoly with Taxpayer Dollars
Fearing that the Republicans’ slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives was in danger, President Trump urged Texas legislators to take action and force a mid-decade vote to boost the number of Republican seats statewide in Texas. Governor Abbott is...
Leadership, Legacy & Love—A Tribute to my Italian-Sicilian Parents
Today marks what would have been my parents’ 75th wedding anniversary. Though they are no longer here on this earth, I believe — with every fiber of my being — that they are together in heaven. I imagine them smiling at one another the way they...
Small Business AI Adoption
Everyone’s talking about “AI”, but are America’s small businesses actually using it?This week, on a call with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) California Leadership Council, we got a preview of the latest NFIB technology...