Quentin Kopp convinced voters to approve the bullet train. Now he’s suing to kill it. Justin Monticello|Sep. 20, 2017 5:15 pm High-speed rail lines began popping up in Europe and Asia in the early 1980s. Passengers were exhilarated by the … Continue reading
By Dan Walters in The Sacramento Bee July 14, 2016 Those who relish complex political gamesmanship will love this week’s sly maneuver by Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration on its contentious – and imperiled – carbon emission crusade. Brown’s Air Resources … Continue reading
By Daniel Borenstein in East Bay Times July 14, 2016 The nation’s largest pension plan continues adding to state and local taxpayers’ $93 billion debt. The question now is whether the board of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System will … Continue reading
By Jon Coupal at California Political Review July 12, 2016 Since 1971, the United States has been off the gold standard. Instead of the value of the dollar being defined in terms of gold, our currency is said to be … Continue reading
By Joel Fox at Fox & Hounds July 12, 2016 A parcel tax for parks and perhaps another for relieving homelessness is coming to a head in Los Angeles County with efforts to tax property parcels on a square footage … Continue reading
By Tim Sheehan in The Fresno Bee July 12, 2016 A small contingent of high-speed rail supporters from Los Angeles spent Tuesday morning getting a firsthand look at construction in Fresno and Madera on the first stages of the state’s … Continue reading
By Michael Saltsman in The Orange County Register June 26, 2016 The people of California were told that a $15 minimum wage was not just a boost for employees – it was good for taxpayers, too. It’s a promise that … Continue reading
By Travis H. Brown at Forbes July 11, 2016 San Francisco – now known better for its high-tech prowess than its iconic trolleys and foggy bay – appears to be facing a tense battle between technology giants and politicians. Tech … Continue reading
By Tony Bizjak in The Sacramento Bee July 10, 2016 For decades, consultant Steve Schnaidt of Sacramento was one of the state Capitol’s go-to experts on transportation financing. Through those years, there was one constant, he says: “When I came … Continue reading
By Dan Walters in The Sacramento Bee July 10, 2016 Years ago, when the details of California’s bullet train project were being refined, it became evident that it was really two projects. One was the much-touted, 200 mph bullet train … Continue reading