No one disputes that California has a big budget surplus. According to the Office of the Legislative Analyst, California has budget reserves in …
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What else is new? Newsom’s budget calls for more spending, higher taxes
To the surprise of absolutely no one, California’s new governor has proposed a state budget with billions in increased spending and lots of tax …
New Year, new challenges for California taxpayers
“There are better things ahead than any we leave behind,” wrote author C.S. Lewis, one of the many thoughts about how a New Year brings hope. As …
FPPC ups the ante on illegal expenditures
Over the last several years, this column has exposed multiple instances of government entities using taxpayer dollars for political advocacy, a …
New study confirms business flight from California accelerating
The evidence is more than anecdotal. According to a recent study, business flight out of California has accelerated to an unprecedented level. In …
What the high-speed rail audit really means
Although the midterm election was held on November 6th, the news media was absorbed for several weeks with undecided close races and the strength of …
Decision on ‘California rule’ will impact who rules California
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 …
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 …