Prop 53 looks to rein in state spending by putting bonds, larger than $2 billion, to a vote by California voters. Governor Jerry Brown has come out in …
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OPINION: State Pension Systems Want Your Retirement Savings To Bail Them Out
California's public employee pension program is in serious trouble. But rather than attempt to fix the broken system, it would seem the State Senate …
NEWS: California Cities Seek Record Tax Increases as Boom Passes By
While everyone is focused on the presidential race, but for those concerned about tax increases, the focus should be on local elections. almost 100 …
OPINION: California has chosen the road to structural decline
As California continues to spend money on the bullet train, the rest of the state infrastructure is crumbling. The bullet train's budget has already …
NEWS: Comparing campaign spending for and against California propositions
California has 17 propositions on the ballot this year. And usually what can help determine whether a proposition succeeds or fails is how much money …
OPINION: Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
High property taxes are a major factor causing Illinoisans to leave the state, reports the IllinoisPolicy.org. Over the last decade, Illinois has …
NEWS: State rail authority reduces size of future bullet train stations
The bullet train is running into another redesign as operating parameters have changed again. The project will use shorter trains (which use shorter …
NEWS: Why business groups aren’t fighting California’s tobacco and income tax hike initiatives
Businesses usually come out swinging against tax increases. However, this year they appear to be refraining from pouring money into any races. The …
OPINION: “Unsustainable” Pension Costs Are The Driving Force Behind Local Tax Increases
Whenever there is a local tax increase the buzz is that it will fix -insert problem here-. However, a closer look at California's local tax increases …
NEWS: Covered California insurance hikes are starting to pinch
Californians who use Covered California for their healthcare are in for a rude awakening. Starting in 2017, healthcare premiums will go up 13.2%, and …