A few years ago I wrote a column on the Orwellian practice of politicians who deceive voters by perverting the English language. For example, the …
California Commentary
Certainty in Taxation: Prop. 13’s Best Feature
In its more than 160 plus year history, few things have remained constant in California. However, since the 1800’s California has taxed all classes …
One More for the Road, Senator?
Ancient Greek historian Herodotus tells us that when the Persians decided a matter while drunk, they made a rule to reconsider it when …
More Pain at the Pump
Sacramento is about to launch a new attack in its ongoing war on drivers. California’s 48.6 cent gas tax already ranks second out of 50 states –- …
Small Measures Can Provide Large Benefits to Taxpayers
Those who follow the political machinations in Sacramento might well conclude that not much good emerges from the California Legislature. Gas taxes, …
Take Our Jobs, Please
There’s a joke about public sector union bosses making the rounds in Sacramento lately: What happens when the California Legislature hands over a …
California Is Not Disneyland
At the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA), we have seen Proposition 13 blamed for just about everything. A national publication blamed the tax …
California Motorists ‘Don’t Get No Respect’
Now there is no question that road and bridge maintenance is lagging in the Golden State. Most counties have an average pavement rating of “at risk” …
Crocodile ‘Tiers’ Over Water Rate Ruling
Last week the California Court of Appeal issued an important ruling interpreting Proposition 218, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association sponsored …
Excessive Traffic Tickets: Hurting the Middle Class Again
Even good drivers get an occasional ticket. But in the last several years, there has been a perverse incentive for eagle-eyed enforcement officers …