The myths misunderstandings and outright lies regarding Proposition 13 and its impact on California are legion. In fact they often provide comic …
California Commentary
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 …
Shades of Gray Davis
The State Capitol is hemorrhaging red ink. The non-partisan legislative analyst's office (LAO) has released a report showing that the revenue …
Public Employee Unions Are the Real Bosses of L.A.
Los Angeles is a union town. No not in the sense that years ago before foreign competition Detroit and Pittsburgh were "union towns" because …
Diverse Coalition Seeks to End Abusive Seizure of Private Property
Last week a coalition led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced that more than one million signatures have been collected to qualify …
Providing Hope in a Tax-Happy State
People ask why we bother to fight government waste and the misuse of taxpayer dollars. It seems that the triple threat of out-of-control government …
The Howard Jarvis Tax Fighter Award
Even if the Thanksgiving Day holiday has become most closely associated with a festive meal many Americans value the opportunity to express gratitude …
Hold Lawmakers Accountable
At the end of each summer the Legislature adjourns so lawmakers can return home and tell their constituents what a good job they are doing. Some take …