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NEWS: Tax fight over roads could dominate Legislature in ’16
The Governor's recent State of the State address may indicate he plans to promote tax increases to fund road improvements in the upcoming legislative …
EDITORIAL: Pension outlook darkens for California taxpayers
Governor Jerry Brown's recent budget proposal reveals unfunded pension liabilities have risen to $140 billion, indicating reform is needed, writes the …
OPINION: A Rigged Game
A pension reform measure that San Diego voters approved overwhelmingly was recently overturned in a questionable decision by the Pension Employment …
OPINION: Taxpayers can see budget burden only rising
The Governor's recently released proposed budget reveals funding increases for the state pension system, reports the Orange County Register. Unfunded …
NEWS: First-of-its-kind $12 parcel tax proposed for all nine Bay Area counties
Large San Francisco Bay Area technology companies are planning a $5 million campaign in support of a plan to raise taxes by $500 million in nine …
NEWS: Governor Proposes $122.6 Billion California Budget
Governor Jerry Brown has proposed a new state budget that includes billions in spending increases intended for education, healthcare and …
NEWS: Taxpayers – beware of scammers
Tax officials are warning taxpayers to take steps to protect themselves from data thieves and cyber criminals, reports the Sierra Star. Among the …
NEWS: Education sector bond spending continues to spike
A recent CalWatchdog analysis has found California schools and colleges issued the most bonds in 2015 since 2005. In addition to these bonds, voters …
OPINION: Hurting business owners is no way to help the poor
A new initiative proposal that increases property taxes to fund anti-poverty programs would actually harm the poor, writes Susan Shelley in the Los …