Howard Jarvis Would be OK with Prop 13 Related Bill
The compromise bill that came out of a legislative committee to capture property re-assessment of business property that changes ownership would receive a nod from Proposition 13 co-author Howard Jarvis. This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who pays attention. A year ago I wrote in this space that I accompanied Jarvis to a Los […]
Hold the Champagne on Prop 13 ‘Reform’
Nothing is so depressing about California governance as the triumphs. Make that “supposed” triumphs. The media and pundits are over the moon about a minor, rational tweak to the rules of reassessment for commercial property. Since Prop 13 doesn’t change and is so rarely discussed, this is being talked about as if it’s some kind […]
The Effort Begins to Make Temporary Prop 30 Taxes Permanent
Once again it is time for taxpayers to get a good grip on their wallets because Sacramento politicians are looking to extend the “temporary” taxes imposed by Proposition 30, approved by voters less than two years ago. There is nothing more permanent than a temporary tax. They are as immortal as a vampire and nearly […]
TX Routs CA in Education Test Scores
Every time I write or speak on a radio show favorably about Texas compared with California, I get harsh online comments, emails and phone calls. The usual theme isn’t just that California is a nicer place to live. It’s that Texas is a hellhole compared with just about anywhere — a place that hates unions, […]