The guiding philosophy at all levels of politics is “never face today what you can put off to tomorrow.” This is even true for matters that require …
California Commentary
Assembly Bill 84 is an assault on taxpayers and students
California taxpayers and parents should be alarmed. A deeply flawed bill, Assembly Bill 84, is moving through the Legislature — expanding bureaucracy, …
The history of legal attacks on Proposition 13
On June 6th, 1978, California voters delivered a shock wave, not just in California, but throughout America. Proposition 13 reduced property taxes by …
San Francisco’s latest ridiculous idea: taxing driveways
The headline was certainly eye-catching: “San Francisco considered charging property owners for their driveways.” For local taxpayers, the City by the …
Capital gains tax: Another hit to homeowners
Just when you think things couldn’t get worse for California’s beleaguered taxpayers, a new problem is beginning to emerge that will surprise many …
Gavin Newsom’s seriously unserious budget proposal
In politics, it’s good to remember that things often don’t mean what you think they mean. A good example of that is the state budget. The California …
Support the Save Proposition 13 Act of 2026
Starting in 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13, California voters have repeatedly tried to protect their homes and businesses from excessive …
The lamest excuse for perpetuating the high-speed rail project
Opposition to California’s high-speed rail project keeps mounting. What began as a $10 billion bond measure to fund a rail project that would …
Did the Legislature forget the pension crisis?
Years ago, when my family went to a popular Mexican restaurant, my young son started reaching for a raw habanero pepper. I told him not to put it in …
California’s clueless politicians
In the history of California, there has never been a bigger disconnect between political elites and the citizenry than over the issue of Proposition …