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Hey, why not increase taxes?
John Seiler: Again late for passing a state budget by July 1, Democrats in the Legislature have come up with a witches’ brew of tax increases: Democrats will pursue a new $1 billion tax on oil production, as well as
Read More"Non-Competitive" Sports and Politics
Katy Grimes: An advertisement in today’s Capitol Morning Report from Sacramento City Councilman Kevin McCarty, requests parent volunteers to help coach “non-competitive” kids soccer. Unfortunately, this typifies Councilman McCarty’s brand of politics. Non-competitive sports? Is that anything like non-competitive chess? Or
Read MoreFined Russian firm gets Ft. Ross
JULY 1, 2010 By ANTHONY PIGNATARO Last week Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an agreement with the Russian corporation Renova Group to help pay for the upkeep of Fort Ross State Park, on the Sonoma coast, even though the company is
Read MoreGOP on water bond delay
From Steven Greenhut: Here is a statement from Assembly Republican Leader Martin Garrick, of Carlsbad, and Assemblywoman Jean Fuller, of Bakersfield, regarding the governor’s call to delay the water bond vote until 2012. The water bond is a tough issue.
Read MoreLegislators ignore budget mess
JULY 1, 2010 By KATY GRIMES With the Legislature continuing to work on every possible frivolous or taxation issue except the budget, many are expecting one of California’s legislators to let loose with, “Let them eat cake,” when the taxed
Read MoreDem incumbents’ sneaky ploy
JULY 1, 2010 By LAURA SUCHESKI California incumbents have started to pony up cash to protect their seats from bipartisan redistricting, hoping to restore the old system that favors safe seats and partisan gerrymandering. This week, the ballot measure to
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