As Proposition 13 approaches its 39th birthday, it is still subject to the same dishonest attacks in the media that were used against it when it was …
California Commentary
Gann Limit back from past to needle big-spenders
Consider this argument from Sacramento politicians: California’s roads, freeways and bridges are crumbling. Our spending on transportation is so …
Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for LA County’s political ads pushing Measure H tax increase
This Tuesday, Los Angeles County voters will decide Measure H, a proposed sales tax increase to pay for homeless programs. This tax increase will be …
California’s Secure Choice program is neither secure nor a choice
California’s “Secure Choice” program sounds harmless enough: A voluntary program — at least for now — that would enroll private sector employees who …
Is it time to abandon the Bear Flag?
The Bear Flag, which first appeared as the symbol of the short-lived Bear Flag Republic in 1846, was made the official flag of California in 1911. The …
Sen. Hertzberg targets homeowners with higher water and sewer rates
It’s no secret that tax-and-spend interests have hated Proposition 13 since its adoption by the voters in 1978. Immediately after passage, Prop. 13 …
California: Time for a Major Change in Course
By Lewis K. Uhler and Jon Coupal Governor Brown, California Attorney General Becerra, legislative and other government officials are fixated on …
Taxes, Fees, Charges and Assessments: What Difference Does It Make?
What’s the difference between a tax and fee? There is no easy answer and the political class likes it that way. In fact, they would prefer that the …
For Tax Raisers, End of Drought Is Bad News
As I write this, it is raining in Sacramento. Pouring, actually. And even though I live about 200 yards from the Sacramento River, I have confidence …
Will Taxpayers Be Mugged by Sacramento?
Governor Brown has just released his spending proposal for 2017-18 and taxpayers should not be blamed if they feel like they are walking down a dark …