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California Supreme Court will hear arguments to remove tax initiative from ballot; Cover for Elk Grove’s Measure E?
In a setback for taxpayer advocates this week, the California Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments to remove an initiative from the November 2024 ballot. The request came from several Democratic legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom. The arguments center on the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA). If approved
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Historic Expulsion of George Santos from U.S. Congress Amidst Divided Political Landscape
In a landmark move, the U.S. Congress voted this morning to expel Rep. George Santos, marking the first expulsion in over two decades. The decision was met with mixed reactions, reflecting the deep political divisions that continue to grip the nation. Santos, a Republican from New York, faced allegations
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Social media post by Rep. Doris Matsui opens door for criticism on Gaza-Israel war; Bad sign for Biden?
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Poll conducted by Dr. Richard Pan shows he is the leading candidate in Sacramento mayoral race
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Candidate Kevin Spease promised expanding existing Elk Grove roads to relieve traffic but can’t deliver a simple sidewalk infill
Candidates along the food chain make outrageous promises. A recent example that illustrates this is one from presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a campaign Hail Mary, DeSantis said if elected president, gasoline would be $2/gallon. It’s an outrageous promise DeSantis cannot possibly fulfill, but some voters
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Dead Again – Sacramento Transit Authority’s survey shows little voter appetite for multi-billion-dollar tax hike
A survey presented to the Sacramento Transit Authority at their September 14 meeting showed the appeal of a multi-billion dollar sales tax is insufficient for passage in 2024. The survey was conducted after the 2022 defeat of citizen-sponsored Measure A. Of significance, the 2022 measure needed a simple majority for
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Clowning former President Donald J. Trump – The Lincoln Project strikes again!
In their latest video posted to social media, The Lincoln Project once again effectively mocks former President Donald J. Trump. This video is call “a tale of two presidents.”
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More Money, Please! Sacramento Transportation Authority contemplating another multi-billion-dollar sales tax hike
If there is one thing that can be said about the ever-changing board membership of the Sacramento Transporation Authority (STA), their scheming to pickpocket Sacramento County taxpayers rivals only a vampire’s thirst for a blood meal. During their August 10 meeting, the multi-jurisdictional STA discussed their benignly named “transportation
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Ballot proposal and court ruling open new front in California’s never-ending tax wars
By Dan Walter | CalMatters.org | For 45 years – ever since California voters passed the iconic Proposition 13 property tax limit in 1978 – powerful interest groups have fought a running political and legal battle over restrictions on new taxes. Those who want to raise taxes – public employee unions, particularly – have dueled
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Nguyen receives $299,000 in contributions for 2024 California Assembly reelection campaign
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Elk Grove City Councilmember Rod Brewer maintains fundraising efforts, reports $18,000 in contributions
Even though he will not be on the ballot until 2026, freshman Elk Grove City Councilmember Rod Brewer is not easing up on campaign fundraising. Brewer, who won the District 2 seat formerly held by Sacramento County Supervisor with a plurality of votes in 2022, has received $18,808 for