Arthur B. Laffer of the Ventura County Star breaks down the reasons why business continue to flee California en masse for more business friendly states such as Texas and Arizona, specifically huge tax burdens and heavy handed regulations.

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Los Angeles Times reports that in his struggle to find greater sources of revenue, Governor Brown has opted for tax increases via quarter-cent hike in sales taxes and an increase of 1 to 3 percentage points on higher individual income after assurances from business leaders that they would not proactively fight his Proposition 30 plan, even if they didn't agree with it.

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Laural Kays of Americans for Tax Reform explains how Governor Brown's tax hike package would be devastating for small businesses in California.

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Kimberly Dvorak of Examiner.com explains howo verly optimistic tax receipts combined with higher state expenditures are contributing factors for California's budget crisis. She quotes George Runner of the State Board of Equalization as saying, "rather than fight for jobs, the Governor is pushing tax hikes that will drive even more jobs and investment away from California."

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Ted Nugent writing for the Washington Time explains how high taxes and over regulation have turned the California dream into an American nightmare.

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