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The War America Can’t Afford to Win

March 10, 2022 2:32 amMarch 9, 2022 5:00 pm

The war on fossil fuels is now fully engaged and casualties are abounding. The first casualty is the affordability of fuel. Gas prices will soon be double what they were when Joe Biden became president because he has done more...

Republican, Democratic Leaders Respond to Gov. Newsom’s State of the State

March 9, 2022 1:24 pm

On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom gave the annual State of the State Speech in Sacramento. While his proposed tax rebate for Californians to offset higher gas prices has been the most reported part of the speech, other lawmakers responded...

‘The California Way’ Isn’t as Rosy as Gov. Newsom Touted in State of the State

March 9, 2022 8:12 amMarch 10, 2022 6:42 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told a few whoppers during his 18-minute State of the State Tuesday evening. Listening to him, someone from another state might mistake California for a state with low unemployment, affordable housing, cheap gas and affordable energy,...

Gas Tax Suspension Proposal Gains Traction Following Price Increases, End of Russian Imports

March 8, 2022 5:03 pmMarch 8, 2022 5:04 pm

A statewide movement to suspend the gas tax continued to gain support this week following both a raise in gas prices well past a $5 per gallon average and Joe Biden announcing the halt of Russian oil importation due to...

GOP Lawmakers Renew Push for 6 Month Gas Tax Moratorium with Looming Gas Price Hikes

March 4, 2022 12:18 pm

A push by GOP California lawmakers to suspend the state gas tax for six months received a renewed push this week following the state gas average climbing to over $5 a gallon. While a reduced number of gasoline production facilities,...

California Ranks #1 For Highest Gas Prices in Nation

October 27, 2021 11:14 amOctober 27, 2021 11:14 am

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline rose six cents over the past week to hit $3.38, according to AAA. California has the highest average cost for regular grade gas at $4.54 a gallon, $4.745 for mid-grade unleaded,...

America’s ‘Misery Index’ is Déjà vu All Over Again

August 9, 2021 11:42 am

I am re-reading the 2015 book by Paul Kengor, Ph.D., “11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative.” Kengor is a professor of political science at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, and executive director of The Center for Vision & Values. Professor...