It’s easy to spend money when it’s not your own. That’s the case with the proposed massive tax hikes on California drivers announced Wednesday by Gov. …
California Commentary
‘Static cling’ in Sacramento
What is it with progressive politicians who believe that taxpayers won’t change their behavior because of tax policy? One would think that repeatedly …
Proposition 13 is the original victim of ‘fake news’
As Proposition 13 approaches its 39th birthday, it is still subject to the same dishonest attacks in the media that were used against it when it was …
Gann Limit back from past to needle big-spenders
Consider this argument from Sacramento politicians: California’s roads, freeways and bridges are crumbling. Our spending on transportation is so …
Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for LA County’s political ads pushing Measure H tax increase
This Tuesday, Los Angeles County voters will decide Measure H, a proposed sales tax increase to pay for homeless programs. This tax increase will be …
California’s Secure Choice program is neither secure nor a choice
California’s “Secure Choice” program sounds harmless enough: A voluntary program — at least for now — that would enroll private sector employees who …
Is it time to abandon the Bear Flag?
The Bear Flag, which first appeared as the symbol of the short-lived Bear Flag Republic in 1846, was made the official flag of California in 1911. The …
Sen. Hertzberg targets homeowners with higher water and sewer rates
It’s no secret that tax-and-spend interests have hated Proposition 13 since its adoption by the voters in 1978. Immediately after passage, Prop. 13 …
California: Time for a Major Change in Course
By Lewis K. Uhler and Jon Coupal Governor Brown, California Attorney General Becerra, legislative and other government officials are fixated on …
Taxes, Fees, Charges and Assessments: What Difference Does It Make?
What’s the difference between a tax and fee? There is no easy answer and the political class likes it that way. In fact, they would prefer that the …