An appeals court in the state of Washington has ruled that politicians cannot be punished for lying and the issue will now be considered by the state …
Bighorn a Big Win for Taxpayers
What’s Theirs Is Theirs and So Is What’s Yours
One of the quirky qualities of government bureaucrats is that they regard all money as fungible. They have no qualms about raising taxes for a purpose …
Voters Might ‘No’ It All
There are 13 measures on the statewide ballot this fall in California. Those advocating a "yes" vote on any of them have an uphill battle. And if …
Buffett Decides Government Is A Bad Investment
The world's second richest man Warren Buffett is in the news again. This time for donating a huge chunk of his fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates …
Still Digging
Compared to prior years the resolution of the 2006-2007 California state budget was a relatively benign affair. True it was still late as the …
The truth about government revenue since the passage of Proposition 13
It’s All About Getting ‘Stuff’
What do thousands receiving Hurricane Katrina payouts from FEMA thousands more receiving child care benefits in California and outgoing Long Beach …
What If They Called A Strike and Nobody Noticed?
Members of the state's largest government workers union have been threatening to strike although a tentative deal may now dissuade them. The 87000 …
Taxpayer Champion Prevails Over Union Dollars
Justifiably taxpayers rejoiced over last week's defeat of statewide measures Propositions 81 and 82. Both were dangerous silly proposals that would …