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, …
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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 …
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 …