One of the most contentious political battles currently being waged in Sacramento during the final two weeks of the legislative session is over the …
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California’s leaky bucket theory of public improvement
Unfortunately, Californians have come to expect significant levels of waste and incompetence when it comes to government programs. Just last week, we …
The California Legislature passes the pension buck – again
In truth, Sacramento politicians are very dependable. You can depend on them to raise your taxes, pass meaningless resolutions attacking President …
California’s Property Tax Postponement program aids low-income seniors
For Californians who are struggling to pay property tax bills that are rising ever higher due to the increasing number of local bonds and parcel …
A few taxpayer victories in an anti-taxpayer California Legislature
Ronald Reagan once said, “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, …
Withdrawal of the Taxpayer Protection Act could haunt the American Beverage Association
By now, political observers have heard how a series of negotiations in Sacramento resulted in three initiatives slated for the November ballot being …
Janus decision gives California taxpayers a fighting chance
Early in World War II, Nazi Germany pounded Great Britain from the air for months in what was known as “The Battle of Britain.” It was a certainty …
California’s budget and budget process should worry every taxpayer
Let’s face it, when it comes to the state budget of California, most citizens suffer from MEGO (My Eyes Glaze Over). Because even public finance …
The California gas tax and the outrageous tactics to keep it
A few weeks ago this column addressed the issue of polling and how it can be manipulated and, even when it is not manipulated, how wrong it can be. …
After all these years, liberals are still wrong about Proposition 13
Forty years ago this week, California voters began the modern tax revolt movement that spread across America like wildfire. The idea that citizens …