One of the quirky qualities of government bureaucrats is that they regard all money as fungible. They have no qualms about raising taxes for a purpose …
California Commentary
Voters Might ‘No’ It All
There are 13 measures on the statewide ballot this fall in California. Those advocating a "yes" vote on any of them have an uphill battle. And if …
Buffett Decides Government Is A Bad Investment
The world's second richest man Warren Buffett is in the news again. This time for donating a huge chunk of his fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates …
Still Digging
Compared to prior years the resolution of the 2006-2007 California state budget was a relatively benign affair. True it was still late as the …
It’s All About Getting ‘Stuff’
What do thousands receiving Hurricane Katrina payouts from FEMA thousands more receiving child care benefits in California and outgoing Long Beach …
What If They Called A Strike and Nobody Noticed?
Members of the state's largest government workers union have been threatening to strike although a tentative deal may now dissuade them. The 87000 …
Taxpayer Champion Prevails Over Union Dollars
Justifiably taxpayers rejoiced over last week's defeat of statewide measures Propositions 81 and 82. Both were dangerous silly proposals that would …
Private and Public Sector Unions Are Not Equal
As part of their never-ending campaign for increased pay and benefits for government workers public employee union leaders do their best to discredit …
Taxpayers’ Leaders Meet with Governor
On April 17th Governor Schwarzenegger called a meeting of taxpayer leaders throughout California. In addition to inviting the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer …
In the Silicon Valley Political Hypocrisy Is a Way of Life
To many Americans the word "hypocrisy" is a synonym for politics. Congressman Alan Mollahan is only the latest example. Accusations that he …