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 …
California Commentary
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 …
California, a state of unintended consequences
California is notorious for enacting laws that result in outcomes precisely opposite of what the law was designed to address. Think of trying to cure …
There are easier ways to help state taxpayers after federal tax reform
With great weeping and gnashing of teeth, California Democrats have excoriated the Republican-controlled Congress and President Trump for the passage …
Will change in recall rules protect predaceous politicians
Compared to citizens of other states, Californians are pretty laid back. But while Californians may have a reputation for being “chill,” in the …
Split roll is an attack on Proposition 13 and California’s economy
Last week, a coalition of organizations that favor higher taxes submitted a proposed constitutional amendment to gut a major taxpayer protection …
Broken parking meters shouldn’t be bait for unwary drivers
By Jon Coupal and Blanca Rubio | Starting on January 1st, Californians who park their cars next to a parking meter only to find that it’s broken won’t …
CalPERS exposes taxpayers to unnecessary risks
Listing all the deficiencies of the California Public Employees' Retirement System would be a daunting task. A long history of corruption involving …
Don’t let California become Chicago
Well, it happened again. Homeowners in Chicago now face yet another property tax increase to pay for the city’s mounting pension debt. Local taxpayers …