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Will GOP Condemn Bob Huff's Sleaze?
Steven Greenhut: I can only imagine the outrage from Republicans if we learned that a Democratic state senator had made his cause celebre the salvation of a massive government program that enriched his wife, but that’s exactly the case with
Read MoreTeacher Protestors Close Rotunda
Katy Grimes: In an obvious effort to one-up the February Wisconsin state house union protestors, a large, gnarly looking group of teachers union activists caused such a commotion at the state Capitol today, that the rotunda area was closed to
Read MoreInternet Tax Would Kill Businesses
John Seiler: I’ve been writing about the suicidal idea for California to tax Internet sales. In a comment to that post, a small business operator wrote how it would kill his business, and others like it. I thought it worth
Read MoreCar Owners Unable To Re-Register Cars
MAY 9, 2011 By KATY GRIMES California residents planning automobile road trips this summer beware. The Department of Motor Vehicles is not allowing July auto registrations to be paid. The DMV has been ordered by Gov. Jerry Brown to refuse
Read MoreCalifornia on the Peso Standard?
MAY 9, 2011 By JOHN SEILER Californians keep looking for ways to boost our economy, which also would bring in more revenue to the state government. The Legislature still is struggling with a budget deficit of about $15 billion, after
Read MoreCTA Activists At Capitol This Week
Katy Grimes: In preparation for the governor’s May budget revise this week, California teacher-activists will be descending on the Capitol all week, attempting to lather up California’s state house, rivaling the Wisconsin protests. The weeklong protest is designed to put
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