On its surface, the case heard last Wednesday by the California Supreme Court in CalFire Local 2881 vs. CalPERS doesn’t seem that important. At issue …
California Commentary
HJTA’s 2018 scorecard identifies taxpayer allies, foes
In 2018, perhaps scared off by the specter of an upcoming election and the recall of state Sen. Josh Newman, D-Fullerton, the California Legislature …
California taxpayers give thanks but worry about the future
In this season of Thanksgiving, taxpayers in California have reason to pause when asked for what they are thankful. Considering the costly plans of …
Rejection of Proposition 6 doesn’t end the taxpayer revolt
It is understandable that many California taxpayers are disappointed with the election results. The defeat of Proposition 6 means that last year’s big …
Did California save Ted Cruz?
Chuck DeVore is just one of thousands of former Californians who have moved to Texas. But DeVore is unique. Not only did he serve in the California …
Look past the deceptive labeling on Proposition 6
When it comes to protecting consumers, the federal government comes down hard on companies that engage in deceptive labeling on things we consume. …
How to read your property tax bill
Thanks to Proposition 13, property tax bills are less scary in California than they are in a lot of other states. Homeowners in Illinois and New …
The FPPC finally lowers the boom
This column has, over the last several years, exposed multiple examples of government entities using taxpayer dollars for political advocacy, a …
Once again, California Prop. 13 is ‘on the table’
In the contest to see who will be California’s next governor, political pollsters haven’t given Republican John Cox much of a chance of prevailing …
Proposition 6 is a grassroots initiative
Proposition 6 is an initiative measure appearing on the ballot less than one month from now that would repeal the tax hike on gasoline and cars …