Last week the media was all abuzz about a bill moving through the Legislature that would fix a "loophole" in Proposition 13. If this were a courtroom …
California Commentary
Lying in the Weeds
Once again it is time for taxpayers to get a good grip on their wallets because Sacramento politicians are looking to extend the "temporary" taxes …
Keeping It Real About Tax Subsidies
Just two months ago this column criticized Sacramento for subsidizing those politically connected companies that are part of the "in" crowd with …
Why Not Sustainability in a Spending Limit?
Last week Gov. Jerry Brown delivered the keynote address at a sustainability summit hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council. While the summit …
Rumsfeld’s Problem Is Our Problem
In filing his tax returns Donald Rumsfeld included a letter to the IRS stating "As in prior years it is important for you to know that I have …
Just 7 Weeks to Go
It's election season and we are hearing a lot of happy talk from the Sacramento politicians. After all they want to be reelected so they are painting …
High Speed Rail and Climate Change Nonsense
Liberals and good government advocates ("googoos") frequently decry citizens' mistrust in government especially in California. Over the last decade …
Welcome to Corruptifornia
Hey New Jersey and Chicago you've got nothing on California. For several years the Golden State has tried to be number one among all states in tax …
Do L.A. Pols Want a Bribe to Provide Basic Services?
A proposal supported by some members of the Los Angeles City Council begs the question: Just what do we pay taxes for? Los Angeles City Officials …
Gone to Texas
Texas Governor Rick Perry is returning to California and to left-leaning politicians in Sacramento he is about as welcome as Godzilla in Tokyo. The …