When California voters approved Proposition 13 by a landslide in 1978 they launched a nationwide revolt for lower taxes. Critics now blame that revolt …
California Commentary
Lights Camera Action!
It is said the most dangerous place in Sacramento is between a politician and a TV camera. This is because politicians by nature subsist on attention. …
Taxpayers — The Chopped Liver of the Budget Debate
There is an old expression "what am I chopped liver?" that is employed -- usually in a social setting -- when one is being ignored. For all the harsh …
A Recovery Program for California
For a decade California state government has spent more than it receives in revenue. The result? Our state has the lowest credit rating of all 50 …
Californians Are Tired of Bad News
Californians are tired of hearing about government's problems. Because they are struggling with their own crises -- including record high unemployment …
Wheels Coming Off High Speed Rail
When California voters barely approved a $9.95 billion bond measure for High Speed Rail in 2008 they had no idea how soon they would learn the true …
Would You Like Cheese With That Whine?
Sacramento lawmakers are unhappy with their jobs. Recent complaints by members of the Legislature include: People don't appreciate them; solving …
Plunder! — New Book Exposes Power of Unions
Last month the Legislative Analyst Office predicted a budget shortfall for California's next fiscal year so large it shocked even seasoned observers. …
HJTA Questions Legality of New $143 Billion AB 32 Tax
Last week the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association sent the AB 32 Economic and Allocation Advisory Committee (EAAC) a letter spelling out the reasons …
Most Lawmakers Are Failing Us
Each fall the Legislature adjourns so lawmakers can return home and tell their constituents what a marvelous job they are doing. Many who are focused …