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California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Fairytale State of the State

January 8, 2026 3:56 pmJanuary 9, 2026 9:37 am

“Was that a State of the State address, or the opening act of a campaign speech?” California State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) asked, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address. “Californians want honesty and accountability, not...

‘Commit to Equity Coalition’ Demands CA Billionaire Tax, Millionaire Tax, and Additional Tax on Stock Gains

August 20, 2020 7:23 pmAugust 20, 2020 7:23 pm

In a two-page letter to California Senators and Assembly members, “Commit To Equity,” a foolish organization created by labor unions and social justice groups, demanded hefty taxes on the state’s wealthy. “We cannot overstate how urgent it is for the...