Is California really a high-tax state? That is the headline on a recent report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a liberal …
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California’s tax revolt still alive as Proposition 5 goes down to defeat
Many election contests in California are not final as ballots are still being counted, but it appears that Proposition 5, which would have made it …
Supermajority votes are vital to a functioning republic
There is no dispute that Proposition 5, if enacted, will result in higher property taxes for California homeowners. Want proof? Here’s the official …
The future of California depends on handing Proposition 5 the defeat it so richly deserves
By the time you read this, as many as 5 million ballots may already have been cast in California. For those who are just now reviewing your ballot …
California’s legislative session: More big government, less freedom
Normally, the legislative session ends in September as the constitution requires. But this year, HJTA’s end-of-year legislative review was delayed …
California homeowners should read their tax bill before voting
This past week, most California homeowners received the two most important pieces of mail they are likely to get all year. These are your property tax …
California’s financial state deteriorates as officials slack on making financial data public
There are two ways California could use some truth in accounting. First, with the extraordinary level of waste, fraud and abuse in this state, it is …
There’s nothing ‘special’ about this special session
Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet again forced the Legislature into special session to continue his war against the oil companies. This time, his proposal is …
Taxpayer-funded political advocacy is illegal
As the November election gets closer, there are increasing complaints from voters over local governments openly supporting tax hikes. While local …
Should California return to a part-time Legislature?
In the waning days of every Legislative session, principles of good governance get tossed aside amid the rush of bills that must be passed by the …