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California is One of the Terrible 10 Blue States on Taxes

February 5, 2026 7:49 amFebruary 5, 2026 9:48 am

Here’s the latest ranking from the Tax Foundation on economic competitiveness of their taxing system. Stephen Moore at Unleash Prosperity notes that taxes are headed up in 2026 in the three already-heaviest taxed states. The 10 best states in this...

On the Naughty List Again: California Ranks 48th for Worst Tax Climate in the U.S.

November 17, 2025 11:40 amNovember 18, 2025 3:37 pm

Having one of the highest costs of living in the country, California’s tax climate is the third-worst in the country, AGAIN, ahead of New Jersey and New York, the Tax Foundation recently reported. This is the 14th year California is...

Leaving California: Interviews With Californians Who Moved To Greener Pastures

October 20, 2025 2:55 amOctober 20, 2025 2:56 am

What could possibly make someone leave Laguna Niguel and Coachella Valley, California for a move to Goodyear, Arizona? According to our latest interview with Barri on Leaving California, California’s highest-in-the-country cost-of-living, and “quality of life.” Everyone is piling on California...

Sacramento Taxpayers are Victims of a Rapacious and Uncaring State Government

September 15, 2025 7:04 amSeptember 15, 2025 7:04 am

The Sacramento City Council should immediately assign the City Auditor to determine the actual annual state freeloading impact upon city taxpayers through the state’s tax exempt properties, both owned and leased. There has been much talk that all should...

Gavinomics: California’s High Cost of Living is Exploding

January 18, 2025 2:55 amJanuary 18, 2025 2:56 am

California’s already ridiculously high cost of living is exploding even higher. The cost of living refers to the money needed for essentials like housing, food, taxes, and healthcare. Housing in California is the highest in the country. Food in California...

On the Naughty List Again: California Has Third-Worst Tax Climate in the U.S.

November 29, 2024 7:08 amNovember 29, 2024 7:17 am

Having one of the highest costs of living in the country, California’s tax climate is the third-worst in the country, AGAIN, ahead of only New Jersey and New York, the Tax Foundation recently reported. This is the 13th year California is...

TRICK or TREAT: California Ranks Among 10 Worst in U.S. for High Taxes

October 31, 2023 3:29 pmOctober 31, 2023 3:29 pm

The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index 2023 finds California has maintained its position as number #48 for the worst taxes in the country, in a near three-way tie with New York and New Jersey. California still ranks in...