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When is a ‘Temporary’ Tax Not Temporary?

December 23, 2025 3:44 amDecember 23, 2025 3:45 am

Next year is an election year, and we can hear the tax increase war drums pounding already. The most recent beat comes from the California Teacher’s Association, hammering out their message in favor of making the “temporary” tax increase first...

Powerful Public Sector Unions, Public Safety Compensation, and Actual Public Safety

February 25, 2020 6:45 pmFebruary 25, 2020 7:27 pm

Public sector unions are by far the most powerful special interest in California. And they are united in their goal to pay themselves as much or more than public agencies can afford, which shields unionized public servants from the worst...

Sacramento City School District At Tipping Point: Insolvency Next Year

December 10, 2019 12:10 pmDecember 11, 2019 10:11 am

California’s State Auditor recently reported that the Sacramento City Unified School District is facing insolvency as early as next year. “Because It Has Failed to Proactively Address Its Financial Challenges, It May Soon Face Insolvency,” the auditor wrote. The primary...