When the city of Vallejo filed for bankruptcy earlier this year it made national news. Among the alleged reasons for this financial debacle was as …
California Commentary
Surprise Attack on Proposition 13
In perhaps one of the most brazen political moves in California history Democrat leadership last week unveiled a budget proposal that would shred the …
The Millionaires’ Tax — A Double Failure
In 2004 voters narrowly approved Proposition 63 the Mental Heath Services Act (MHSA) which imposed an additional 1% tax on personal income above $1 …
Government for the Government
If Abraham Lincoln were delivering his Gettysburg Address today he might feel compelled to conclude "... that government for the government shall …
For What Are Taxpayers Thankful?
In this season of thanksgiving please don't blame taxpayers if they are distracted by the injuries being perpetrated against them by our political …
Runaway Taxpayers
Seems that Governor Schwarzenegger wants to help out his old Hollywood friends with millions of dollars in tax breaks. He makes a case that lower …
Arnold’s Tax Hikes: Wrong and Illegal
It is no surprise that fiscal conservatives in California are appalled at the breathtaking assault on taxpayers proposed by Governor Arnold …
The Tax Collector Protection Act
It is no secret that finding new ways to evade the expressed will of the people who by passing Propositions 13 and 218 overwhelmingly stated their …
Bi-Partisan Tax Commission: Trick or Treat for Taxpayers?
The day before Halloween Governor Schwarzenegger announced the formation of a bipartisan Commission on the 21st Century Economy to re-examine and …
Damn the Economy! Full Taxation Ahead!
These are creepy times for taxpayers -- the creepiest in memory. Between the state and local ballots there are hundreds of measures that would …