Posts Tagged ‘California’
Green job? What green jobs?
Remember all those “green jobs” we were promised as a part of the Obama economic plan? Don’t you believe it. California is likely to see modest job losses in the near term from its aggressive climate change policy due to higher energy costs and other factors, the state’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office said. Skip related…
Read MoreLocal taxes not enough – California town to charge $300 for 911 calls
This summer Tracy, California plans to charge residents a $300 fee for 911 medical calls unless you have “purchased” a $48 annual subscription. In my opinion, user fees for parks and other state and local recreation activities may be appropriate, but for emergency services?
Read MoreRight to carry bill scheduled for hearing in California
Some California residents may think this is a long shot, but an effort is in place to move legislation through the California legislature to make it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry a pistol in the Golden State.
Read MoreCalifornia demands US taxpayers bail them out
This is what it has come to. The state of California is sending dignitaries from the state’s legislature to the east coast “early and often” to demand taxpayers give more money to the Golden State. Government sponsored theft it is I tell you!
Read MoreCalifornia rips off taxpayer – increases withholding 10 percent
For those of you who jump for joy at the thought of a big tax “refund” check, you’ll be plenty happy in California since they will be increasing the withholding amount 10 percent this weekend. The state is going to borrow money from you interest free – money you do not owe in taxes –…
Read MoreEnd to Jeep Wrangler soft-tops in California?
New environmental regulations to be implemented in California would require special auto glass to reflect heat and reduce the need for air-conditioning. The law may require Chrysler to stop selling soft-top Wranglers and only offer the hard top, full-glass version of the popular Jeep. The regulations could also limit cell phone, GPS and other radio…
Read MoreIf I were you, I’d stop doing business with the state of California
It’s bad enough the situation in California requires the state to dish out IOUs to residents and small business owner who are owed refunds or contract payments, but now the state will not allow IOUs to be used as payment for amounts owed to the state itself.
Read MoreTeachers on both coasts paid to do nothing
I remember reading about this a couple of years ago. Now seems like a good time to bring it up again to see if there would be any backlash, and the Los Angeles Times has the story written by Jason Song. Teachers across California and in New York City are being paid their full salary…
Read MoreStimulus money for sale. Update: Deal Off
California cities are selling misappropriated stimulus to each other.
Read MoreThe other (baby) shoe drops…
The California octuplet story takes yet another twisted twist… From the UK Times. THE single mother of octuplets born in California last week is seeking $2m (£1.37m) from media interviews and commercial sponsorship to help pay the cost of raising the children. Nadya Suleman, 33, plans a career as a television childcare expert after it…
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