Prop 13

Two-Thirds or No Two-Thirds is California's Question

Byron Williams | Posted 08.12.2009 | Business


Byron Williams

Why is it too much to desire a state legislature function in the similar manner of 47 other states by embracing the radical, cutting edge notion of majority rule on budget matters?

'Vote No on Everything' Urges Changes to California Proposition System

Brian Normoyle | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics


Brian Normoyle

The voters of California sent another message that they want their leaders and legislators to do their jobs. The problem is the very system used to send this message is at least partially to blame for the state's problems.

Those Pesky Ballot Propositions - Is This Any Way to Run a Country?

Tom Alderman | Posted 06.13.2009 | Politics


Tom Alderman

Deciding whether to 'increase the "rainy day" budget stabilization fund' in a state with the seventh largest economy in the world like California, requires a little more, uh, attention.

While California Slept

Byron Williams | Posted 03.21.2009 | Politics


Byron Williams

The problem for California it has long had an imbalance between what it brings in, and what it spends in state government. This has never been addressed.

Public Mood on Budget Demands Statewide Reform

Paul Hogarth | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics


Paul Hogarth

With the fiscal crisis devastating California's coffers, it's time for everyone to sacrifice - but let's demand that those who can afford to pay give their share.