Research

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation

jmonma — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:12:40 -0800

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation (HJTF) is the research, education and legal arm of the Jarvis organization.

The California High Speed Rail Proposal: A Due Diligence Report

jmonma — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:52:56 -0700

A just-released study, The California High Speed Rail Proposal: A Due Diligence Report by transportation experts Wendell Cox and Joseph Vranich, documents the actual costs of the project, which are greatly at odds with the estimates put out by promoters of Proposition 1A. The study, jointly sponsored by the Reason Foundation, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation and Citizens Against Government Waste, can be viewed here. Read more >>

After 30 years, Prop. 13 still winner with California voters, poll shows

jmonma — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:55:26 -0700

A just-completed survey of California voters shows that Proposition 13, Howard Jarvis' landmark tax limitation measure approved by two-to-one in 1978, has overwhelming support today. Read more >>

An Analysis of Government Revenues in California Since the Enactment of Proposition 13

jmonma — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:34:01 -0800

Executive Summary Read more >>

Public Pension Liability Study

jmonma — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:56:45 -0800

The Center for Government Analysis has released the results of a study of the 130 public pension systems in California, their financial health and the extent of taxpayer liability for current and future obligations. The report was commissioned by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation.

Among the facts revealed by the study: Read more >>