To Save California Taxpayers, Protect Proposition 13
David Crane’s argument above advocating doing away with the property tax protections in Proposition 13 is flawed. Crane says the state would function more efficiently if it relied more heavily on a stable property tax instead of more volatile income and sales taxes, but what makes the property tax so stable in California is Proposition […]
We Need to Strike the Right Balance for California’s Environment and its Economy
Let’s face it; while the intent of California’s global warming regulations was good, how it actually works is not. We can continue to attempt to roadblock the implementation of California’s landmark greenhouse gas legislation, or we can figure out how to implement this policy with as little impact on Californians’ checkbooks as possible. It’s past […]
Governor Wise to Address Prop. 65’s Flaws
Governor Jerry Brown has shown a growing interest in reforming laws that are leading to abusive litigation in California. Last year he signed a bill to cut down on Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits. This year he made reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) a top priority because CEQA lawsuits have been blocking important […]