Minimum Wage Increases, the Law of Unintended Consequences at Work
Everyone wants to earn more money, especially in a state like California where we have higher taxes, fees and other income reducers than anywhere else in the U.S. But just because you want something – doesn’t mean that it is the right thing for you. Take, for instance, raising the minimum wage. It may look […]
Opposition Forms to Oppose New Taxes
The fight over tax increases did not end with the passage of Propositions 30 and 39 in the November election. Especially with the Democratic majority securing a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, the threat of more tax increases is apparent and the business community is organizing to oppose potential taxes. Already, an oil severance […]
Los Angeles City Pension Costs Grew 25% Annually Over Last Decade
California Common Sense (CACS) released a report analyzing the city of Los Angeles’s pension system – the growth of the city’s pension expenses, the causes of the growth, and the challenges the city faces in handling their pension problems. The report comes as Los Angeles faces year-after-year deficits, including a $222 million budget deficit for […]
Ballotpedia Provides Guide on Placing Measure on Ballot
Everyone knows that California rules the roost when it comes to statewide ballot measures. But did you know that California also has some of the most permissive laws governing the local ballot initiative process? Last year alone, over 400 measures were on local ballots across the state. They addressed a wide range of issues, from zoo taxes […]