The very notion of a spending limit grates on those who believe they have a presumptive right to the earnings of citizens and the private business sector. That is why a spending cap is such a necessity.  Read more >>

There seems to be a consensus in California that we have a "Budget Crisis." But if "crisis" is defined as a situation where impending disaster is a probable outcome -- think Cuban Missile Crisis -- then the notion that California is in the midst of crisis needs to be challenged.  Read more >>

From the perspective of California taxpayers, last week was nothing short of extraordinary. In the political equivalent of a game of chicken, an attempt by the tax-and-spend legislative majority to shred the California constitution came up short. And our Governor did the right thing by vetoing a massive tax increase, but questions remain about the reasons why.  Read more >>

The governor and the majority in the Legislature are continuing to hold up already hard-pressed Californians for more money.  Read more >>