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Why Are Californians Paying More at the Pump When We Have Energy Right Here?

January 8, 2025 10:51 amJanuary 8, 2025 10:51 am

Each time Californians fill their gas tanks, they confront a painful question: Why are we paying so much more at the pump when our state is rich in oil reserves? The truth is, this isn’t an accident—it’s a deliberate result...

Could California Ban Bans?

February 23, 2023 2:55 amFebruary 23, 2023 7:32 am

Fur. Menthols. Gas-powered cars. K-9 dogs. Natural gas hook-ups. Oil drilling. Travel to “red states.” Firearm sales. Declawed cats. Gas stations. Background checks. Foie gras. Doctor’s advice. Thinking. Balloons. These are just some of the things that California elected and appointed officials have banned in the past year or so. Could we please have...

Maryland, Other States Temporarily Remove Gas Tax Despite California Not Passing Similar Relief

March 22, 2022 2:20 amMarch 22, 2022 6:32 am

During the weekend, numerous states including Maryland and Georgia, passed temporary gas tax restrictions in response to rising gas prices nationwide, refusing to follow California’s lead in refusing to halt the state gas tax last week. Last week, Assembly Republicans...

$400 Per Taxpayer Gas Rebate Proposal To Be Announced By Assembly Dems on Thursday

March 17, 2022 2:38 amMarch 16, 2022 9:39 pm

According to a joint 11 Assembly member press release on Wednesday, Democratic Assembly members will introduce a proposal on Thursday for a $400 rebate for all taxpayers to help make up the difference in lost funds due to higher taxes....

How Californian Gas Station Owners Are Reacting to Record High Prices

March 11, 2022 2:08 amMarch 10, 2022 9:37 pm

As gas prices continue to climb higher in California, lawmakers in the state have been looking at multiple short-term options to relieve Californians. Governor Gavin Newsom and some Democrats favor a gas tax holiday to delay the expected rise in...