Salute our Veterans and Military on Veteran’s Day
Today is Veteran’s Day, an opportunity for us to pause and salute those who stand up to protect our country. Two years ago, I wrote a piece on Fox and Hounds on Veteran’s Day titled, Politics as Usual—A Veteran’s Day Tribute. It told the story of my father, Harry Fox, a decorated World War II […]
Friday Wrap: Lost CA Businesses; State Budget Shortfall; Possible Troubles for the Rose Parade and Game
Why Businesses Leave CA Fox and Hounds Daily contributor, Joe Vranich, known as the business relocation coach, was interviewed as part of a five part series produced by Fox 11 News in Los Angeles this week on why California is losing businesses and jobs. Vranich produced a top ten list that create the state’s business […]
Participation, Performance and Accountability: A Reasonable Approach to Governing California
As the state continues to struggle with chronic budget shortfalls and a sluggish economy, Californians are overwhelmed by a plethora of political solutions. These “solutions” do little to either restore faith in government or that can — or will — address the issues at hand; namely, greater accountability at all levels of government and improved […]
HJTA Threatens Lawsuit Over Governor Brown’s New “Fire Tax”
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced its intention to sue the State of California if it attempts to collect a new fire tax that could cost homeowners an additional $150 per year. The State’s largest taxpayer organization plans to file a lawsuit on the grounds that the new fire tax qualifies as a tax increase […]
Support Congressman Lungren’s ACCESS Act HR 3356
There is one constant as I travel throughout the state of California. Whether I am speaking at a conference or meeting with business leaders, people are always asking me about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits. Thousands of these ADA lawsuits have been filed in California and there is no end in sight. Every attempt […]