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 …
California Commentary
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 …
Reagan’s Words Still True
According to Ronald Reagan the nine most terrifying words in the English language were "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." If …
Don’t Try This at Home
When the word "Paris" is associated with taxpayer outrage it is usually due to junketing politicians jetting off to the France at public …
Stop Giving Ammo to the Enemy
The reported instances of waste fraud and abuse of our taxpayer dollars are so common now it takes a lot to shock us. And regular readers of this …
We’re All Mad Here
When the Cheshire Cat told Alice "We're all mad here" he could have been expressing how two of California's most prominent officials view …
It’s Scary Season for Homeowners
When you start to see jack-o'-lanterns around the neighborhood you know that something scary is about to arrive at your house. That's right it's …