Ray Briem, Radio Talker, Helped Propel Prop 13
In his autobiography, I’m Mad as Hell, Howard Jarvis gave much credit to building momentum to pass property tax cutting Proposition 13 to late night
Joel Fox
December 14, 2012
Wishing the Governor Well
Disclosure that Governor Jerry Brown is being treated for prostate cancer indicates that the governor is effectively dealing with the disease while staying full time
Joel Fox
December 13, 2012
Not Living Up to Expectations Can Hurt the Taxpayer … and Frustrate the Sports Fan
In public affairs and on the sporting fields you don’t always get what you expect. Miscalculations can undermine policy plans with costly results. Look at
Joel Fox
December 13, 2012
In Business Tax Breaks Debate, The Sky’s The Limit
Businesses eyeing California tax law will be interested in how the new legislature deals with some dueling tax proposals—exempting businesses dealing with space launch facilities
Joel Fox
December 11, 2012
High Speed Rail at the Movies
Yesterday, Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) testified before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and said of California’s High Speed Rail project, “I know Hollywood happens
Joel Fox
December 7, 2012
Poll: Tax that Guy Behind the Tree
The new Public Policy Institute poll indicates California voters are not eager for taxes on themselves but would consider raising taxes they perceive to be
Joel Fox
December 6, 2012
Sen. Steinberg Answers the Prop 13 Question – Sort of
At his press conference yesterday, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg got the expected Prop 13 question, as in: now that you and the Democrats
Joel Fox
December 4, 2012
What will the “New” Legislature Bring?
Senators and Assembly members are sworn in today for the new legislative term and while much has been made about the Democrats supermajority, there is
Joel Fox
December 3, 2012
Governors Wilson and Davis on Prop 30 and the “Fiscal Cliff”
Fox Business News anchor Neil Cavuto yesterday explored with former governors Pete Wilson and Gray Davis if by passing Prop 30 California’s action could represent
Joel Fox
November 29, 2012