HJTA announces initiative to “Repeal the Death Tax”
By Jon Coupal – May 10, 2023 The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California’s leading taxpayer advocacy group, will go forward with an initiative to restore the right of parents to…
Repeal California’s Prop. 19 death tax
Opinion By Jon Coupal – May 4, 2023 I got hit by a car last year while riding my bicycle. But not just any car — it was a remote-control…
By all means, let’s talk about ‘junk fees’
By Jon Coupal – March 26, 2023 In last month’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden chose to spend an inordinate amount of time on matters that most…
Political reform for some but not for all
By Jon Coupal – March 24, 2023 Over the years, this column has exposed the myriad ways that the California Legislature enacts laws, not for the public benefit, but to…
The latest threats to direct democracy in California
By Jon Coupal – March 10, 2023 Since 1911, Californians have possessed powerful tools to control indolent or corrupt politicians. The rights of direct democracy — initiative, referendum and recall…
What California taxpayers can be thankful for
By Jon Coupal – Originally published November 27, 2022. Re-published February 16, 2023 Thanksgiving has always been a time of reflection, both on the good and bad. As taxpayer advocates,…
THE REAL REASON GOVERNMENT WANTS TAX HIKES
By Jon Coupal – January 31, 2023 Two-thirds of California voters consistently tell pollsters that they think Proposition 13 is a good thing, but even with more than 40 years…
2022: Well, it could’ve been worse
Commentary By Jon Coupal – January 4, 2023 As the Legislature gavels in for another session of taxpayer abuse, we can look back at the last session and cheerfully report,…
