Notwithstanding California’s leftward drift, Prop 13 remains remarkably popular. Indeed, polling suggests that if Prop 13 were on the ballot today, it …
California Commentary
Be Careful What You Sign
Armed with a clipboard and a smile, they stand on the sidewalk in front of popular stores and public buildings. “Want to support schools?” or “Do you …
Neglected in Budget Discussion is How We Spend, Not Just How Much
Gov. Brown’s opening general fund budget gambit of $122.6 billion – total spending including bond and special funds is $170.7 billion – sets a new …
A Clear and Present Danger to Proposition 13
The attacks on Proposition 13 began within a few days after its overwhelming passage by California voters on June 6, 1978. Over the last three and …
What Taxpayers Want from Santa
A time-tested Christmas joke describes the four stages of life: First, you believe in Santa Clause. Second, you don’t believe in Santa Clause. Third, …
Tenacity Is the Secret to Taxpayer Success
After the passage of Proposition 13, Howard Jarvis became even more popular with average citizens. He would joke that overnight he went from being …
New Taxes Are Not Necessary
There is an old expression, “carrying coals to Newcastle,” to describe a useless activity or fool’s errand. Sort of like shipping pineapples to Hawaii …
Are Voters Starting to Grasp the Debt Crisis?
The former head of the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has estimated that the national debt is a staggering three times as much …
For What Are Taxpayers Thankful in 2015?
With the recent terror attacks against France, America’s oldest ally, most Americans are rightfully concerned for the welfare of our friends abroad as …
’Lawyer Tax’ on Real Estate Removed, For Now
Finally, those leaving property to their heirs will be able to avoid the expense of hiring an attorney. There is no need to make the inheritance of …