An Unhealthy Dependence on the Rich
Upper-income taxpayers are paying the highest share ever of the California personal income tax. This is good news in good times, but underscores the need for Proposition 2, the rainy day reserve measure placed on the November ballot by the Legislature at the Governor’s request. Data recently released by the Franchise Tax Board – with […]
Keep Hint of Prosecutorial Action Out of Legitimate Political Debates
In the war of words over an attempt to stall the extension of AB 32’s cap-and-trade to transportation fuels, liberal groups sent a public letter to Attorney General Kamala Harris asking her to keep an eye out for collusion by oil companies in price fixing. This premature advisory (the law doesn’t take effect until January) […]
Paper Bag Fee Impacts Everyone
International Paper Operates 27 Facilities in California With More Than 2,500 Employees For decades, grocery stores offered safe, sustainable paper bags to customers without taxes or fees. Now, due to the debate surrounding the ban on plastic bags, many consumers across the state are being charged 10 cents per paper bag. As the State Legislature […]
On the Goal Line
As we enter the start of football season, I always look forward to watching a team march down the field with pinpoint passes and well executed running plays to score the winning touchdown with seconds left on the clock. This scenario acts as an effective metaphor for AB 1839 – The Film and Television Tax Credit program […]
Stop Bullying Charter School
Imagine if your student was being bullied at school. As parents, we would take the necessary steps to prevent this unacceptable behavior and alert school administrators. Often times, it’s simply name-calling or teasing. However, what may be perceived as an unintended act can quickly turn into an unfortunate situation when a schoolyard bully uses his […]