California Gas Prices Now Officially Highest in America, Thanks to New Gas Tax
California Governor Jerry Brown’s new 12-cent-per-gallon gas tax has pushed the Golden State’s gas prices to the highest in the nation after less than a week in effect.
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‘Water over High-Speed Rail’ Measure Gains Steam
Proponents of a ballot measure that would prioritize water storage projects over the construction of a high-speed train have begun collecting the signatures necessary to place the measure on California’s 2016 ballot.
Poll: Californians Want to Ditch High-Speed Rail for Water Storage
A majority of California voters support an upcoming ballot measure that would strip funding from the high speed rail project and divert it toward new water storage projects, according to a poll released Thursday.
GOP Bill: Use High-Speed Rail Money for Water Instead
Two California Republican lawmakers have proposed a ballot measure that would divert bond revenue from a pricey high-speed rail project to pay for more water storage in the drought-parched state.
Hold Onto Your Wallet: Big Tax Hike Proposals In The State Capitol
The appetite of Democrats in the California legislature for raising more and more taxes is voracious, and seemingly knows no bounds. If you don’t believe me, just keep reading. And when you do, you’ll realize that there is a lot of
CA Gas Tax Cut 6 Cents–But Don’t Expect to Notice Savings
The California State Board of Equalization voted unanimously Tuesday to reduce the state’s excise tax on gasoline by six cents, although consumers are unlikely to see the tax reduction reflected in prices at the pumps.
