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(PR) HJTA Statement on Governor Jerry Brown’s May Revise
May 14, 2012Sacramento – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association released the following statement today following Governor Jerry Brown’s May Revise announcement:
Governor Brown has missed the mark again. Read more >>
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(PR) When It Comes to Brown’s Tax Initiative, HJTA Launches Campaign to Urge Voters: Don’t Sign the Petition!
April 10, 2012Sacramento – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s No New Taxes committee has launched a campaign to educate the public about Governor Jerry Brown’s misleading tax measure. Read more >>
(PR) HJTA Sends Joint Letter to Business Community
January 26, 2012Sacramento, CA – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in California issued a joint letter late this afternoon to the business community, as talk circulated of attempts by Governor Brown to drum up support for the largest tax increase in State history. Read more >>
(PR) HJTA Statement on Brown Budget: Rome is Burning, but the Spending Continues
January 6, 2012Sacramento, CA – Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association president Jon Coupal released the following statement after Governor Jerry Brown’s 2012-13 budget was released today:
“Rome is burning, and even Governor Brown himself says so. Yet the Governor and his Democrat counterparts in the Legislature fiddle while working families are taxed into submission. It is irresponsible to assume that billions of dollars in new tax revenue will suddenly appear, while they move full-speed ahead on High Speed Rail, a billion-dollar Cap & Tax scheme, and numerous unsustainable entitlement programs. Read more >>
(PR) HJTA Opposes New “Fire Tax” Regulation in Filing with Office of Administrative Law (OAL)
December 9, 2011Sacramento, CA – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed an official objection and recommendation letter to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and the State Board of Forestry (BOF) regarding emergency regulations to implement a new fire tax approved by the Legislature in June. Read more >>
(PR) Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Releases Statement on Split Roll Measure Filed Today
December 1, 2011Sacramento, CA – The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has released the following statement from president Jon Coupal, after a measure proposing a “split roll” was filed with the Attorney General’s office today:
“This latest attempt at a massive tax increase is unlikely to gain traction. As the Field Poll recently made clear, Prop. 13 remains remarkably popular and there is simply no way the proponents can sell this as anything but a repeal of 13 as it relates to business properties. Read more >>
(PR) Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Releases 2011 Legislative Report Card
November 17, 2011(PR) HJTA Threatens Lawsuit over Governor Brown’s New “Fire Tax”
November 11, 2011Sacramento ---The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced today its intention to sue the State of California if it attempts to collect a new fire tax that could cost homeowners an additional $150 per year.
The State’s largest taxpayer organization plans to file a lawsuit on the grounds that the new fire tax qualifies as a tax increase under Proposition 13 and should have required a two-thirds vote in the Legislature. Read more >>
(PR) HJTA Presents “Taxfighter of the Year” Award to NorCal Tea Party Patriots Leader
October 12, 2011Sacramento ---The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced today that the organization awarded its “Taxfighter of the Year” honor to Ginny Rapini, Coordinator of the NorCal Tea Party Patriots. The award was presented on Saturday at a rally of the Coalition of Energy Users in Sacramento. Read more >>
(PR) HJTA Statement on SB 202: Brown Dances, the Unions Call the Tune
October 8, 2011Sacramento --- The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has released the following statement regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of SB 202: Read more >>