Small Biz’s BIG Influence in Tax Initiative Debate

When it comes to the influence of different entities on the tax initiatives debate, small business topped a recent poll by the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. The poll was conducted online. Those responding to the poll listed small business as the greatest influence in the tax debate, at 56%, the only […]

Where Is Putin on Prop 28?

Exciting news for the Yes on 28 campaign. The cause of term limits reform has a new supporter: Vladimir Putin. In a question-and-answer session with Parliament in Moscow, the Russian president/prime minister/president again indicated that, like those who drafted Yes on 28, he is concerned about the musical chairs phenomenon of people moving from one […]

Fletcher & DeMaio in a virtual dead heat in San Diego Mayor’s Race

Two weeks can be an eternity in politics with ups and downs, twists and turns, and oftentimes weird and wonderful results. A new Survey USA poll released Thursday shows that Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher has surged since his party switch on March 27th – he is in a virtual dead heat with front runner Carl DeMaio. […]

Prop 29 is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing for California Taxpayers and Consumers

California is known for trend setting such as ham and pineapple pizza and surfing.  Unfortunately, California is also becoming known for other trends, ballot propositions.  One of the latest propositions, Proposition (Prop) 29 might be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.  If the proposition passes California’s tobacco tax will increase by $1.00 per pack, making the […]