California state government has so much money this year that it’s opening two new savings accounts so it can keep socking away even more cash for the rainy day that Gov. Jerry Brown says is just over the horizon. That tactic — … Continue reading
California’s gross domestic product surpassed $2.7 trillion in 2017, reports the Associated Press, an output with places California’s economy ahead of the United Kingdom’s. California now has the distinction of having the worlds fifth largest economy, a distinction it last held in 2002. … Continue reading
Californians voted to lay down tracks for a high-speed rail nearly 10 years ago but with each delay or funding deficit, it still feels like a distant dream. Only four months into 2018, on the heels of filing their taxes, … Continue reading
Taking a job as a manicurist in California requires more than filling out an application and receiving an offer from an employer. Manicurists have to have at least 400 hours of training, which can cost thousands of dollars. They must … Continue reading
California drivers already pay more for gasoline than motorists in just about every other state. But even after taking into account state gas taxes, blending requirements aimed at reducing air pollution and other environmental and climate fees attached to each … Continue reading
Increased California gas tax fees could make $52 billion available for road repair and other services over a ten-year period; opponents seek to place a proposition on the November 2018 ballot. The Board of Equalization (BOE) was poised to raise … Continue reading
by Sal Rodriguez in the Orange County Register January 22, 2018 Californians are some of the most taxed people in the country, yet it never seems to be enough for those who want more of other people’s money. California has … Continue reading
by The Editorial Board at The Orange County Register January 1, 2018 Not for the first time, an effort is underway to persuade voters to “reform” Proposition 13 and raise property taxes. “The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act … Continue reading
A study conducted by the Employment Policies Institute states that a hike to a $15/hr minimum wage will cost California 400,000 private sector jobs. Workers in two industries in particular are purportedly the most vulnerable. On January 1, California’s minimum … Continue reading
by Jesus Reyes at City News Service December 12,2017 RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A Riverside County lawmaker said today he’s prepared a tax reform package that will slash “huge handouts” to the state’s super wealthy while providing relief to middle-class families. Sen. Jeff … Continue reading