Gavin Newsom and the Question of Taxes
In his successful campaign for governor Gavin Newsom promised to advance a number of programs like universal pre-school, health care for all and education that will be costly. Where does he get the money while also considering how to reform the state’s tax system? Shortly after the election, fellow Democrats, including Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon […]
Gavin Newsom’s Dilemma: Making a Change, While Following Jerry Brown’s Lead
After the victory music had quieted, after the introduction by his wife was done, Gavin Newsom took to the stage at a Los Angeles nightclub and began to walk the fine line that will likely define his first year as California governor. Even as he laid out his vision for renewing California, calling it “a […]
LA County Consumers Survey – Erosion of Confidence in Economy Continues
Californians’ view of issues frequently diverges from those of the rest of the nation. It’s part of our DNA. Case in point. Last month, the University of Michigan’s national survey indicated that consumer confidence in the economy is at its highest point since 2000. Job growth, subdued inflation, a healthy stock market and record-setting expansion […]
Are California and Orange County Too Rich?
California has a peculiar peril: Our state is becoming too rich for its own good. For evidence, just look at Orange County. The dangers of too much wealth have not been much of a topic this fall as the county of 3.2 million—more than the population of 21 states—hosts a national political war over control […]