When the California Legislature passes “resolutions” — as distinct from actual legislation, it is a meaningless exercise. Sure, it makes people feel …
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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 …
Once again, California sees the unintended consequences of bad legislation
By Jon Coupal and Kammi Foote | Last July, we wrote a column regarding the foolishness of Senate Bill 2, a new $75 tax on real estate recordings, …
What Janus v. AFSCME could mean for California
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear the case of Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31. …
Why does California’s Secure Choice program still exist?
California’s planned “Secure Choice” program, if implemented, would violate federal law. So why are we needlessly spending public tax dollars on its …
After billions in tax increases, Californians deserve a tax cut
By Jon Coupal and Vince Fong | For millions of Californians, the state has been rendered unaffordable because of foolish and counter-productive …
‘Trump bump’ rescues California’s unemployment fund
America’s economic recovery has benefited California more than most states because the real estate crash hit the Golden State a lot harder. In other …
High speed rail is the best reason to repeal the gas and car tax hike
Would you trust a surgeon who has a history of amputating the wrong limb? Of course not. For the same reason, California taxpayers should not trust …
The two most insightful responses to the governor’s budget
Last week, Gov. Brown released his proposed 2018-19 state budget. But few citizens even pay attention to public finance issues except in the most …