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Stealing From California's Young People

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

By blocking any new revenue streams to fund higher education, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Senate Republican minority are not only taxing California's young people and their families, they are crippling the state's future.

Schwarzenegger Threatens To Impose Third Unpaid Furlough Day

Los Angeles Times | Shane Goldmacher | Posted 07.28.2009 | Business


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday he would force state workers to take a third unpaid furlough day every month if lawmakers do not pass a balance...

State Budgets: Times Are Tough All Over

Susan J. Demas | Posted 07.20.2009 | Business


Susan J. Demas

When we're taxing candy, brothels and pot, we know our states are having difficulty balancing the budget.