A just-released survey by Probolsky Research shows that most California voters now oppose new or increased local taxes. A majority 55.5% would vote …
California Commentary
Corruption In Your Own Back Yard
A recent front page story in the Los Angeles Times raised the curtain on a dirty little secret that local school officials don't want the public to …
Supreme Court Puts California Initiative Process in Jeopardy
The United States Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case of Proposition 8 could lead to the effective dismantling of the initiative power …
‘CAB’ Ride Rips Off Local Taxpayers
There is an old saying "If it sounds too good to be true it probably is." Several years ago voters in Poway agreed to let local officials borrow $100 …
ACA 8: A Direct Assault on Prop. 13
For millions of California homeowners Saturday was a day that will live in infamy. Without a single public hearing the California Assembly passed …
Shakedowns
I've received a number of calls from reporters over the last few weeks seeking my reaction to the fact that many tax hike bills have stalled in the …
No It’s Not Just for Seniors — Prop. 13 Has Something for Everybody
This Thursday the 6th of June the Western democracies will commemorate the Normandy invasion that marked the beginning of the end of Fascist tyranny …
Will Republican Legislators Betray Taxpayers?
This week the California Legislature will consider Assembly Bill 8 a massive $2.3 billion car tax increase. In better days a tax increase this large …
The New Legislature’s Assault on Prop 13 Begins
Last week we alerted California taxpayers as to the immediate threats to Proposition 13 being heard by a California legislative committee. As fully …
Don’t Leave ‘Em with Two Nickels to Rub Together
In a bunker somewhere in Sacramento a secret committee meeting of state power brokers is taking place. Let's listen in as the chairman addresses the …