Tax Reform and the “Double Taxation” Issue
With the federal budget passing its first test yesterday, the focus in California will be on the effect of eliminating state and local tax deductions (SALT) on federal tax forms–what it means for California’s revenues and the issue of taxpayers paying what some see as double taxation. Eliminating the deductions will hit many California taxpayers […]
Top Two Is On Kevin de León’s Side
Without California’s top two election system, Kevin de León would not be running against Dianne Feinstein for U.S. Senate right now. That runs contrary to the conventional wisdom, which – like everything else about top two—is wrong. That conventional wisdom is that the top two favors the incumbent Dianne Feinstein because, as the more politically […]
Why I am Running for California Secretary of State
A few months ago, I heard a news story that there are currently 11 counties in the state that have over 100% voter registration. I learned that it is the Secretary of State’s job to enforce all election laws in this state. As I studied the issue, I realized that the current Secretary of State […]
Will China’s new recycling standards mean higher taxes in California?
Do you know where your recyclables go when they leave your blue bin? Would you believe China? But that’s about to change. In July, China notified the World Trade Organization that on Jan. 1 it will impose much stricter quality standards and will turn away shipments that don’t make the grade. In recycling, quality refers […]