State Board of Equalization Archives

Gov. Newsom Backs Prop. 15 ‘Split Roll’ Property Tax Increase on Business

September 12, 2020 8:01 am

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom threw his support behind Proposition 15, which would change how both commercial and industrial properties are taxed, leading to immediate outcry from businesses, industry leaders, and tax groups across the state. Prop 15 would amend...

California’s Tax Agencies

August 8, 2020 7:37 amAugust 9, 2020 8:05 am

California’s tax system actually involves four state departments. And, most Californians do not realize that the EDD is the largest tax collection agency in the state. The purpose of this article is to provide a broad overview of the tax...

2020 March Primary Preview: 49th Congressional District

February 20, 2020 8:22 pmFebruary 20, 2020 8:59 pm

The 49th Congressional District: Much like how the long stretch of the 21st District sits between the major metro areas of Bakersfield and Fresno, the 49th Congressional District sits between the end of Orange County’s sprawl and the beginning of...

Governor Newsom Takes a Hike

July 2, 2019 2:33 amJuly 2, 2019 8:06 am

“California is struggling to give raises to state workers who were supposed to get them last year even as a new contract year begins,” reports Wes Venteicher of the Sacramento Bee. The delay involves 1,000 members of Professional Engineers in...

California’s Constitutional Officers

January 7, 2019 11:00 amJanuary 9, 2019 7:17 pm

There are a number of political institutions in the State of California, from the obvious political parties to state entities governing how elections are conducted in this state. California’s constitutional officers (i.e., those elected to statewide office) besides the governor...