By Rob Nikolewski in The San Diego Union Tribune February 23, 2016 California drivers will pay 2.2 cents less per gallon of gasoline, starting in July, after a divided Board of Equalization voted to cut the excise tax. “Lowering the rate is … Continue reading
By Jessica Calefati in the San Jose Mercury News February 23, 2016 SACRAMENTO — After months of tense negotiations, Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders have finalized the framework of a tax on managed health care plans that they … Continue reading
By Katy Grimes at Flashreport February 24, 2016 The metastasis of statewide diesel truck regulations created by the California Air Resources Board has forced many large and small truckers out of business. The truckers still in business have had to … Continue reading
By Mariana Barillas at The Daily Signal February 16, 2016 Rising health insurance premiums under Obamacare will continue to hit Americans this year, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office. “High and rising premiums for private health insurance are a … Continue reading
By Christopher Oleska and Romina Boccia at The Daily Signal February 8, 2016 The federal government is no stranger to waste—some examples are egregious. From July 2013 through June 2014, over 4,000 transactions, worth just short of $1 million, were conducted … Continue reading
By James Poulos at California Political Review February 22, 2016 Despite a concerted effort from Gov. Jerry Brown to keep California from slipping back into the financial abyss, the state’s finances remain threatened by massive unfunded obligations. “It’s California’s debt and … Continue reading
By Rob Berger in Forbes February 16, 2016 Two things are undeniable about President Obama’s recent budget proposal. First, the $4.1 trillion proposal would continue deficit spending, increasing our debt from $19 trillion to $27.4 trillion over ten years, according … Continue reading
By Roman Giwargis in the San Jose Mercury News February 17, 2016 CUPERTINO — The home of the world’s most valuable company may soon start taxing businesses with more than 100 workers $1,000 per employee. Cupertino Mayor Barry Chang said … Continue reading
By Jay Obernolte in The Sun February 19, 2016 Californians pay some of the highest gas prices in the country. In fact, it is not uncommon for California residents to pay 70 cents more per gallon than the national average. … Continue reading
By Timothy Cama in The Hill February 22, 2016 The dozens of states and energy companies suing to stop the Obama administration’s climate change rule for power plants are calling it a “breathtaking expansion” of the federal government’s power. The … Continue reading