CalChamber poll finds voters open to a middle lane
Last week in this space we summarized the findings of the Third Annual CalChamber Poll, which found California voters generally anxious about the future. Voters are very concerned about the cost of living – especially as it might affect the ability of their children to live in California. They cite the cost of housing, taxes and […]
Sacramento Bills that are driving up states’ costs of fuels
Next time you feel like cursing the oil industry when confronted with California gas prices that far exceed those almost anywhere else in the country, think again. We have state lawmakers and regulatory agencies to thank for much of the difference. Most recently SB 1, effective November 1st gasoline excise tax increased from 18 to 30 cents, […]
Are We Seeing the Disappearance of the Two-Party System?
For much of its recent history the nation has gotten along well enough with a two-party system which functions effectively if not always harmoniously. This is true even with and partly because of divided government when the White House and the two chambers of Congress are—as is often the case—in separate hands. With all branches […]
Californians Value Public Higher Education
Californians recognize the high quality of education provided by our public colleges and universities, but most Californians want college education to be more affordable. The way to do that is for the State to restore the cuts that have been made in public higher education funding over the past four decades. A new poll by […]