In 2006, California embarked on a great experiment by passing its own law to reduce global warming. But Assembly Bill 32, “The Global Warming Solutions Act,” is hardly a “solution” if you ask any economist, employer or taxpayer group. Governor Schwarzenegger inexplicably signed the bill into law, perhaps searching for some sort of legacy for his ill-fated administration.  Read more >>

Fake. Faux. Pretend. Bogus. Phony. There are a lot of words in the English language to describe something that is represented as something it is not.

With all the very real problems facing California today, one would think that our state Legislature would enact real reforms. Regrettably, however, the majority party continues to pursue fake reforms which probably helps to explain the institution’s dismal 16% approval rating.  Read more >>

The right of initiative has been properly characterized as a “precious right” by the California Supreme Court. Yet criticisms of direct democracy, mostly from the left, have grown in recent years. These include criticisms from the usual media detractors but, more dangerous to direct democracy, have also been expressed by members of California’s highest court.  Read more >>

Why has the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee endorsed Meg Whitman? It’s all about the “tipping point.”

To understand how we came to this conclusion and why it is critical to the future of our state, it is important to understand the nature of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) and the Political Action Committee (HJTA-PAC).  Read more >>