For fiscal conservatives and free market advocates, the national elections in 2008 and 2012 brought no small measure of disappointment. In its …
California Commentary
A Happy New Year for State Workers
In a recent column, I commented on how joyous the holiday season would be for members of the state legislature and our constitutional officers who are …
A King’s Ransom for ‘Public Servants’?
Once upon a time we called them “public servants.” Today, most taxpayers struggle to keep a straight face when this term is used to describe the …
The Freedom to Leave
Human beings prefer freedom to collectivism and tyranny. Only those in complete denial disregard the negative consequences of policies that suppress …
There Ought NOT Be a Law
Sometimes, in frustration over a perceived injustice, it is easy to think, “there ought to be a law,” but Californians should be careful what they …
The Great California Breakaway
California breaking off into the ocean as a result of the “Big One” is science fiction fantasy to Hollywood, credible urban legend to citizens of Los …
Can California’s Taxpayers Be Thankful for 2016?
If taxpayers focus on the results of the recent election, there may not seem to be much to celebrate. While the rest of America took a big step toward …
Will California’s Outlier Status Accelerate Exodus?
After recovering from the shock of the presidential race, California pundits began absorbing what all this actually means. There is broad agreement …
Will Cities Increase the Cost of Internet Services?
Why do city officials raise taxes? The answer, in some cases, is as simple as “because they can,” or at least they think they can. In recent weeks, …
Debt Addicts Spend Big Opposing Prop. 53
The usual suspects are digging deep into their pockets to make sure that California’s borrowing binge remains unchecked. Contractors, unions and bond …