California Commentary from 02/2012

Government Finance 101: 'I Will Gladly Pay You Tuesday . . . '

Sacramento politicians and Japanese censors during WWII share a similar philosophy -- they do their best to prevent the public from learning of their leaders' mistakes.  Read more >>

Some Attacks on Prop. 13 Are a Real Hoot

Attacks on Proposition 13 can be divided into two categories, the semi-serious and the ludicrous.  Read more >>

Stop Special Interest Money

This fall, California voters will have the opportunity to strike a major blow against the system of influence peddling that currently dominates Sacramento.  Read more >>

Your Tax Dollars Needed for Extravagant Public Payroll

Controller John Chiang says California will run out of cash in March without an increase in borrowing and a delay in some payments. This must be music to Jerry Brown’s ears because he can say that his $7 billion tax increase, targeted for the November ballot, is essential to keep the state in the black.  Read more >>

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