CalPERS walks tightrope on ESG principles
By Jon Coupal – August 2, 2023 Over the years, the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) has had its share of problems, including a few episodes of corruption. In…
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 is a direct attack on Proposition 13
Opinion By Jon Coupal – July 18, 2023 Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association members and frequent readers of this column have undoubtedly heard about Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1. ACA 1 is…
California taxpayers cool to costly climate bond
By Jon Coupal – July 9, 2023 In addition to last week’s record-busting $310 billion dollar budget, the legislature is also advancing a $15 billion “Climate Bond” to appear on…
Repeal the Death Tax initiative has been filed with the Attorney General; Public comments accepted through July 17
By Jon Coupal – July 6, 2023 We have officially filed the Repeal the Death Tax initiative with the Attorney General’s office and the public comment period is open! You…
Action Alert: Call the Capitol to stop ACA 1, it’s a threat to raise taxes in every election!
By Jon Coupal – July 5, 2023 I’m writing today with an urgent request regarding Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA 1), the proposed constitutional amendment that would make it easier…
SNAP out of it: Fraud hits California’s food stamp program
By Jon Coupal – June 27, 2023 And you thought California’s $32 billion in Employment Development Department (EDD) fraud was bad. A small group of criminals in Detroit has managed…
Update on Elected Property Tax Board
By Jon Coupal – June 23, 2023 Congratulations, you did it! HJTA members called and ACA 11 was pulled from the agenda for Monday’s committee hearing We’re pleased to tell…
Action Alert: Call the Capitol now to stop Sacramento’s takeover of your elected property tax board
By Jon Coupal – June 22, 2023 Some Sacramento politicians are trying to kill off California’s elected tax board, which oversees property tax administration and answers to the voters. These…
