Does anyone honestly think that the California Legislature’s complete abandonment of the middle class is unrelated to the state’s …
California Commentary
Initiative titles and summaries must be fair and objective
By Jon Coupal and Kevin Kiley The attorney general of California has the responsibility of preparing the “title and summary” for ballot measures to …
This Supreme Court ruling imperils every California taxpayer
Earlier this week the California Supreme Court issued a stunning decision which imperils every California taxpayer. At issue is whether taxes proposed …
Raising property taxes for public pensions
California’s iconic 1978 tax cutting measure, Proposition 13, was motivated by a desire to, first and foremost, limit out of control property taxes. …
Taxpayers pay for lobbying in Sacramento
The latest lobbying reports are out in Sacramento, showing how much special interests are spending to influence lawmakers. After reading the reports, …
Want to improve housing affordability? Increase the homeowners exemption
By Jon Coupal and Phillip Chen | California is in a housing crisis. The cost of housing — both for purchase and rental housing — is too expensive. …
More shady politics from Sacramento Democrats
Last week, the ostensibly nonpartisan California Fair Political Practices Commission agreed to remove a long-standing campaign contribution limit so …
Republicans didn’t have to vote for cap and trade
Last week eight Republicans in the California Legislature made the unfortunate decision to vote for an extension of cap and trade that will increase …
Legislature abandons state’s middle class
California’s middle class, who pay the bulk of all taxes in California, are constantly under attack from Sacramento politicians. Already this year, …
Creating hardships while attempting to alleviate others
By Jon Coupal and Kammi Foote | Last week, the California Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 2 which would impose a new $75 tax on real estate documents …