What do the California Legislature and a corrupt Old West town have in common? Okay okay that was too easy. Recently I sat down and watched a vintage …
California Commentary
Redistricting Reform Not Longer Terms Is the Answer
When Proposition 93 which would have extended terms for sitting lawmakers went down in flames taxpayers breathed a collective sigh of relief. Backers …
Hold On To Your Wallets
Sacramento admits to a $14.5 billion deficit over the next 18 months. Chances are close to a certainty that this is a conservative estimate. After all …
Illegal Cell Phone Taxes — Can you hear us now?
A young man graduated law school passed the bar rented an office ran an ad and opened for business. For three days no one showed up. Finally the next …
Election Fraud
In 1990 voters fed up with career politicians who had learned to game the system to perpetuate their careers and live a lavish lifestyle passed …
Taxpayers Are Being Set Up
As taxpayers are bombarded daily with bad budget news they are fastening their seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy ride. Sacramento admits to a $14 …
One More Time: California’s Budget Woes Are Not Prop 13’s Fault
The myths misunderstandings and outright lies regarding Proposition 13 and its impact on California are legion. In fact they often provide comic …
Memo to Perata: Don’t Shoot the Messenger
The potential recall of State Senator Jeff Denham is a tragic example of what happens in Sacramento when one has the audacity to stand on principle. …
Governor’s Plan Is Still a Tax Increase
Taxpayers are feeling like Chevy Chase when years ago he would read the news on Saturday Night Live. Each week Chase would tell viewers that …
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Be Held Liable For Bad Decisions By Borrowers Lenders
Nearly two million homeowners have mortgages whose rates will adjust upward by the end of 2008. The Federal Housing Authority estimates that 500000 …