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California’s gas prices are spiking again. The state’s motorists are not only paying high prices but high fuel taxes and not getting much in return. Read more
While much of the nation is enjoying a vigorous economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, California is falling behind with scant job growth. Read more
California is a liberal state where politicians enact laws and regulations aimed at improving Californians’ lives, but that also makes them susceptible to influence. Read more
California faces a multibillion-dollar budget deficit that could last for years. Rather than treat it as a serious fiscal crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are using gimmicks to close the gap. Read more
