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Proposals to ban internal combustion engines in California are a bad idea
The latest battle in Sacramento’s war on California’s middle class is the push to ban the internal combustion engine. Luckily, the effort has …
There is no loophole in Proposition 13
By Jon Coupal and Patricia Bates | For decades, California progressives have complained about a “loophole” in Proposition 13 that unfairly benefits …
The federal government right to audit California bullet train project
Last week, the federal government announced that it would audit California’s high-speed rail project. This is welcome news for those who have believed …
Did the enemies of Proposition 13 blink on ‘split-roll’ initiative?
A reporter for the Bay Area News Group stopped by the government office in Santa Clara County and concluded that while people standing in line to pay …
Popeye character’s bad credit a model for California spending
“I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” That was the catchphrase of J. Wellington Wimpy, simply known as just “Wimpy” on the “Popeye” …
What would make legislation in California truly ‘family friendly?’
Every year California politicians push bills advertised as “family friendly.” This label is certainly useful to gain sympathy for a proposal. It’s …
Here’s something the California Legislature won’t pass but actually should
When the California Legislature passes “resolutions” — as distinct from actual legislation, it is a meaningless exercise. Sure, it makes people feel …
The Board of Equalization got the last laugh on a gas tax increase
In a normal universe, the rejection of a gas tax increase by a state agency would be based primarily on policy grounds. But in a strange mix of …
Loss of local control a big issue in new water tax fight
Throughout his tenure as governor, Jerry Brown has consistently pursued new revenue for transportation, housing and water. The Legislature, whose …