A Salute to Veterans
Today we salute all those who serve and have served our country. “It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the organizer, who gave us the freedom to demonstrate. […]
Californians Don’t Care About Taxes?
In last night’s Republican Debate in Milwaukee a graphic was displayed to show where Facebook activity occurred discussing taxes. The green shaded areas on the graph indicated areas and states that had Above Average chatter on taxes (whatever average is.) What catches the eye is that about two-thirds of California is white—no heavy tax chatter. […]
California Companies Head for Greatness – Outside of California
Why would companies located in one of the most beautiful states in the country – California – undertake the costly proposition of relocating to places with less scenic appeal and less-than-ideal weather? There are three answers and they relate to California’s business environment: Regulations, taxes and anxiety. Let’s take anxiety first. Corporate leaders and business […]
The True Nature of the California High Speed Rail Authority
A constant theme portrayed by the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) voiced by Board Chair Dan Richard and CEO Jeff Morales is that the California High Speed Rail is the most transparent of any public project. Chair Richard would have you believe the CHSRA, is open, above board and constantly informs the Legislature and […]