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Back to homepageCalifornia Now a 'Zombie State'
MAY 23, 2011 By JOHN SEILER In our 18 months online, we at CalWatchDog.com have detailed the massive burden of government that weighs down our state. We’ve also sometimes criticized Dan Walters for backing tax increases. He’s the dean of
Read MoreExtremists Under the Bed!
John Seiler: The Extremists are Coming! In the comments section to my blog yesterday, “Recall Jerry Brown!” , are two related comments. Jeff Gallagher wrote: It’s clear that the Republicans have been unable to field a viable candidate [for governor]
Read MoreCalifornia Enviro Policy Goes Schizo
MAY 19, 2011 By DAVE ROBERTS California’s energy utilities have been ordered by state officials to provide one third of their energy from renewable sources — solar, wind and geothermal — by 2020. But in a green Catch 22, California’s
Read MoreState Threatens Parks Closures
MAY 18, 2011 It was an unseasonably cool and rainy Sunday afternoon, and there were about two dozen of us standing under the entry porch of the Governor’s Mansion on Sunday. Usually just two or three tourists show up these
Read MoreTime is Ripe for California Flat Tax
MAY 18, 2011 By JOHN SEILER Now is the time for the innovative Gov. Jerry Brown of the 1970s to step forward and push aside the union hack who has impersonated him in the governor’s office since the January 3
Read MoreRecall Gov. Jerry Brown!
John Seiler: I’ve had enough. Four and a half months of Gov. Jerry Brown, Part Deux, is four and a half months too much. Last October, even before he was elected, I was the first to demand: Recall Gov. Jerry
Read MoreCard Check Bill Boosts Union Punch
MAY 17, 2011 By KATY GRIMES California’s agriculture workers can expect to be unionized very soon. A bill that would allow labor unions to organize farm workers passed the Assembly Monday. SB 104 is authored by Senate President Pro Tem
Read MoreWill Spending Cutters Rot in Hell?
MAY 17, 2011 By WAYNE LUSVARDI In my hometown of Pasadena, and I suspect statewide, there is a concerted effort of local religious leaders to bombard local newspapers with letters advocating a state increase in taxes to save public schools.
Read MoreGov. Brown's Budget Showdown
Katy Grimes: Yesterday’s May Budget Revise with Gov. Jerry Brown started off as a”No surprises” press conference. However, while the swords are still drawn in the political party duel over spending, revenue and tax increases, I am wondering if anyone
Read MoreMay Revise Blows $6.6 B Tax Windfall
MAY 16, 2011 By JOHN SEILER Call it Government Math. In his January budget proposal for fiscal 2011-12, Gov. Jerry Brown insisted on $12 billion in yearly tax increases to help close a $25 billion budget deficit. Today, in his
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