Gov. Jerry Brown has declared that opposition to efforts to reduce carbon emissions “borders on the immoral.” Hesitate though we might to debate …
California Commentary
Chutzpah Award
If an award were given for political chutzpah, members of the California Legislature would win hands down. An example of chutzpah – a word whose …
To Vote, or Not to Vote
Voter turnout in California is low. Just three weeks ago, the election held in Los Angeles saw an embarrassing 10 percent turnout. And, of course, the …
Anti-Taxpayer Forces Hit New Low in Special Election
Last November’s election saw some of the most craven political tactics ever seen in California. Fearful that they would lose the two thirds …
Whether Politicians Like It or Not Gasoline Is California’s Life Blood
The Field Poll reports that for the first time in seven years more California voters believe the state is moving in the right direction (50%) than …
People Believe That Government Wastes Money Because It Does
According to a 2014 Gallup poll, Americans believe that their state government wastes 42 cents of every tax dollar. However, here in California, the …
See You Later, Sooners
In the 1930s, tens of thousands of farmers, mostly from Oklahoma, fled the Dust Bowl for California with hopes of a better life. Today it is ironic …
Knee Jerk Tax Hikes
For the second time in as many weeks Californians got the news that Sacramento politicians are proposing yet another big tax hike. The truth is that …
Tax Reform This Isn’t
There is a clamor in Sacramento for “tax reform.” But for every political pundit, politician and bureaucrat in the room, there is a different …
Public Sector Pay: Transparency and Perspective
Public sector labor leaders in California would rather that the public remain relatively ignorant about how well their members are compensated. But …