California Commentary from 08/2012

Guess Who Wants to Raise Your Taxes

Many will find it curious that those who want you to pay more in taxes include major California industries.  Read more >>

What Do Prop. 30 and the New Fire Tax Have in Common?

Politicians are big fans of schools and public safety, but not for the same reasons that most Californians support these important services.  Read more >>

Censorship: Another Step on the Road to Despotism?

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg's rational for censoring the television coverage for a statutorily mandated hearing doesn’t come close to passing the ha-ha test.  Read more >>

Checking the Books

Taken as a whole, California's elected leadership is very much left of center. But what about the voters themselves? Truth is, the citizens of California -- especially on fiscal issues -- are far more conservative.  Read more >>

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