June, 2011But — It’s Still a Phony BudgetTuesday, June 28th, 2011 John Seiler: If a new budget passes as described in news accounts, Controller John Chiang should continue withholding legislators' pay. That's because the deal worked out between Gov. Jerry Brown and the dominant Democrats in the Legislature still would be a phony, unbalanced budget. Which still ... July 1 Tax Cut Will Boost CA EconomyTuesday, June 28th, 2011 NOTE: This article first appeared yesterday in Flashreport.org. JUNE 28, 2011 By JOHN SEILER Assuming Republicans in the Legislature stand solid, Californians could get an early Independence Day gift this year: tax cuts. And that gift will provide a needed boost to the state economy. On ... Redevelopment is Prop. 13 in ReverseTuesday, June 28th, 2011 JUNE 28, 2011 by WAYNE LUSVARDI To California redevelopment advocates, the policy brings the Midas touch to cities, turning everything into gold for the Golden State. Redevelopment fans point to all the beautiful new malls, restored Old Town business districts, industrial parks and mixed-use ... Little Hoover Critiques Community CollegesMonday, June 27th, 2011 JUNE 28, 2011 By DAVE ROBERTS If California's educational system were a student, it would be made to sit on a stool in the corner with a dunce cap on its head. Nearly one in four Californians is functionally illiterate, about a third of high school students drop out and 70-80 percent of the... Internet Sales Tax Kills BusinessesMonday, June 27th, 2011 Dem Budget Deals In HopeMonday, June 27th, 2011Katy Grimes: Democratic legislators and Gov. Jerry Brown announced today that they have reached a majority-vote budget deal - without Republican votes or any of the reforms Republicans have pushed for. Legislators will begin voting on the plan on Tuesday. Democrats and the governor claim that rev... Sales Tax Hike Expires This Week!Monday, June 27th, 2011Katy Grimes: Finally some good news! California's 1% sales tax surcharge is set to expire Friday, July 1 making our sales tax 7.25 percent, down from 8.25 percent. A press statement just released today by Board of Equalization Member Senator George Runner reminded California consumers and retaile... Brown, Dems, Leave GOP Out In Budget Plan B TalksMonday, June 27th, 2011Brown’s Office Calls Republicans ‘Basically Moronic’Monday, June 27th, 2011Budget Talks Test Gov. Brown’s Campaign PromisesMonday, June 27th, 2011 |