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Category: Commentary

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Commentary: California also gives hefty tax breaks to business

Avatar by Dan Walters November 20, 2017June 23, 2020

There’s much political complaining in California these days over congressional plans to overhaul the nation’s tax system in a way that would cost many Californians, particularly those in high tax brackets, more money. The federal plans are still being finalized – if they can be – and are aimed at raising enough money to pay […]

Commentary: Capitol’s sex harassment scandal not going away

Avatar by Dan Walters November 19, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Poll finds California voters don’t like gas tax hike

Avatar by Dan Walters November 16, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Brown preaches carbon reduction, but does he do it?

Avatar by Dan Walters November 15, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: California’s school war flares up on three fronts

Avatar by Dan Walters November 13, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Could ‘Ecotopia’ fantasy become a reality?

Avatar by Dan Walters November 12, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Another reminder that there’s no free lunch

Avatar by Dan Walters November 9, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Legislative employees should be in civil service

Avatar by Dan Walters November 8, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Republican tax plan would hit California hard

Avatar by Dan Walters November 6, 2017June 23, 2020

Commentary: Sexual harassment cases put heat on legislative leaders

Avatar by Dan Walters November 5, 2017June 23, 2020

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