Turning up the Pressure on a Gas Tax Repeal
Anger over the increase in gas taxes has launched a second initiative to repeal the tax passed in April. Sources close to the drafting of this new measure say it will be well funded. Such a measure could have political implications beyond undoing the tax—one situation now and one if it makes the ballot. Polls […]
Think long before regulating the internet
Don’t look now but California wants to regulate your internet. What could go wrong? Consumers are rightfully concerned about data security and personal privacy. Data breaches, hacking and poor personal security practices have compromised internet users’ financial and personal information. Large majorities of Americans want to improve their control over their own personal information. But […]
Make Hollywood Pay for Any Olympics Cost Overruns
Now that Los Angeles has been tapped to host the 2028 Olympics, attention is focused on what happens when and if there are cost overruns. The state is likely to be on the hook for $250 million of the first $500 million of losses. That’s how things worked under legislation tied to the L.A.’s original […]
The Cautious British Example When It Comes to Electric Vehicles
It has become raison d’être that electric vehicles (EV) will keep increasing in use without considering serious factors that could hamper their growth. The British electrical grid example and the growth of EVs should bring pause to California consumers, investors, Governor Brown and the Legislature promoting there unconstrained usage. According to the British National Grid, “the […]
California tries to goose electric car sales with rebates—but is it enough?
California car buyers are getting a mixed bag of news this week, some of which could have profound implications for the future of the state’s effort to get 1.5 million drivers out of emission-spewing vehicles and into electric alternatives. The Legislature is poised to send the governor a bill—outlining how to spend $1.5 billion in proceeds from […]