Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. Two bills, …
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Endangering democracy for lawmakers’ convenience
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association President Jon Coupal released the following statement today in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's …
Free speech and trivial lawsuits
Everyone knows that the Constitution protects free speech under the First Amendment. But many may not realize that the First Amendment also …
Gas tax fight and memories of 1978
With the state government of California sitting on a budget surplus that exceeds $50 billion, Sacramento politicians can’t bring themselves to return …
Just say ‘no’ to no-bid state contracts
During the past two years, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has paid billions of dollars in secretive no-bid contracts with little to no …
Legislature’s gas tax hike goes down the memory hole
In George Orwell’s 1984, there is a particularly gripping scene where the protagonist, Winston, is being interrogated by O’Brien, a member of the …
Dems incoherent on Sacramento shooting
The mass shooting in Sacramento last weekend that took six lives occurred one block from the Capitol offices of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. …
Sacramento Democrats kill gas tax relief, transparency
As a participant in capital politics for more than 30 years, I’ve observed many abuses of power. Corruption, pettiness, gross narcissism, and dirty …
Stop home equity theft by the state of California
Property rights are one of the most fundamental constitutional provisions that protect Americans against government abuse. Unfortunately, these rights …
How California taxpayers weathered the pandemic
While few Californians weathered the pandemic unscathed, taxpayers took a particularly heavy hit, getting stuck for the longterm cost of relief …