For average Californians, the news out of Sacramento is seldom good. Finding ways to increase the tax burden, eliminate the taxpayer protections in …
California Commentary
Build a Chargers Stadium With a Majority Vote? Not So Fast.
In its 38-year history, Proposition 13 has been under constant assault. The attacks have come from the Legislature, the media and especially the …
Three Ways to ‘Fix’ Government
Three recent news stories illustrate why, to those not drawing a check from taxpayers, government has become about as popular as a swarm of mosquitoes …
Hospitals Inflict Pain On Taxpayers
In 2012, those of us who opposed Proposition 30 were told that the measure, which was the largest state tax hike in American history, was just a …
Great Idea: Put Price Tag on Ballot Measures
Would you commit to buy a car, a house or even a jacket without knowing the price? Unless you are a member of the one percent, chances are, you want …
Don’t Tug on Superman’s Cape (Attack on Prop 13 Abandoned – For Now)
The late songwriter Jim Croce listed a number of imprudent actions in his “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.” Along with staying out of Jim’s way, he …
The Bullet Train Built on Fantasy
Like rampaging Godzilla in all those Japanese monster movies, the unpopular and expensive bullet train has proven almost impossible to kill. However, …
IT’S A BIRD! IT’S A PLANE! IT’S A TAX INCREASE!
Tax Hike on Health Plans Causing Major Angst in Sacramento . . . Currently on the front burner in the State Capitol is the extremely contentious …
It’s Open Season on Taxpayers
Even if one lives in a cave, it’s hard to avoid the publicity surrounding the high profile presidential debates that are a reminder that this is an …
Attorney General Reins In Shady Bond Practices
It’s not often that taxpayers get good news, especially in tax-happy California. Even more surprising is when the good news is an official opinion …