When the California Legislature passes “resolutions” — as distinct from actual legislation, it is a meaningless exercise. Sure, it makes people feel …
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Loss of local control a big issue in new water tax fight
Throughout his tenure as governor, Jerry Brown has consistently pursued new revenue for transportation, housing and water. The Legislature, whose …
Landmark Legal Victories for Taxpayers
Nordlinger v. Hahn (1992) 505 U.S. 1. The purchaser of a house in Los Angeles County challenged the constitutionality of Proposition 13 because his …
California, a state of unintended consequences
California is notorious for enacting laws that result in outcomes precisely opposite of what the law was designed to address. Think of trying to cure …
Republicans didn’t have to vote for cap and trade
Last week eight Republicans in the California Legislature made the unfortunate decision to vote for an extension of cap and trade that will increase …
Help Stop The Gas Tax!
Have you heard? Governor Jerry Brown and top legislative Democrats have announced a deal to increase gas and car taxes by $5.2 billion a year – …
URGENT ACTION ALERT: STOP THE GAS TAX!
Governor Jerry Brown and top legislative Democrats have announced a deal to increase gas and car taxes by $5.2 billion a year – even though …
There Ought NOT Be a Law
Sometimes, in frustration over a perceived injustice, it is easy to think, “there ought to be a law,” but Californians should be careful what they …
Commuters, Travelers and Junketers
According to press reports, Fresno Assemblyman Henry T. Perea is off to Spain to study high-speed rail while accompanied by business and labor …
More Pain at the Pump
Sacramento is about to launch a new attack in its ongoing war on drivers. California’s 48.6 cent gas tax already ranks second out of 50 states –- …