The American Tort Reform has named California worst in the nation for lawsuit abuse, reports the Orange County Register. The hostile legal climate …
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OPINION: Victor Davis Hanson: California is leading from behind
California policymakers consider themselves to be innovative, but despite high taxes they have failed to provide quality services, writes Victor Davis …
NEWS: City College of S.F. splurges on administrators’ travel, meals
Although San Francisco City College faces an accreditation crisis, records recently reviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle indicate potentially …
NEWS: California drivers can expect a slew of new laws in 2016
California drivers will face new laws affecting consumer protection, the operation of vehicles while intoxicated, traffic fine forgiveness and …
NEWS: On climate, a rough road ahead for California
California has adopted one of the world's most aggressive responses to climate change, but despite major efforts the state's emissions have actually …
OPINION: Home is where the hurt is: How property taxes are crushing Illinois’ middle class
Property taxes have risen sharply for resident of Illinois, and a new property tax increase in Chicago could give Illinois the highest property taxes …
NEWS: Controller Betty Yee publishes salary data for cities, counties
Newly released data from State Controller Betty T. Yee and based on reporting from local governments throughout the state reveals city and county …
NEWS: Light escapes ominous pension cloud
Government employees are now contributing more to their retirement plans in an attempt to keep the system solvent, but these new contributions have …
NEWS: Steyer says state oil tax ‘looking less likely’ for 2016
Democratic Party donor and environmentalist Tom Steyer has announced he may not back an oil tax in the 2016 election, reports the Sacramento Bee. …
NEWS: Solar Companies Gain as Tax Credit Brings Early Holiday Gift
The solar industry achieved one of its top 2015 lobbying goals this week when Congress voted to extend key subsidies for five years, reports Bloomberg …