Vince Fong: The Legislature is gearing up to approve a budget plan based on gimmicks and phony cuts
The Democrats’ habit of cutting deals behind closed doors got us where we are now – in a fiscal mess.
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Vince Fong: California’s budget deficit is massive. It is time to act.
The governor craves national attention. But making splashy headlines and deflecting won’t solve the state’s fiscal crisis.
Gov. Newsom can’t tax the state out of its energy crisis
California is defined by its crises. The affordability crisis gripping the state is only intensifying with rising gas prices, energy volatility and unreliable power.
Governor’s proposed budget is not sustainable, it’s time to live within our means
With the May Revision of his budget, Gov. Newsom must address California’s increasing crises and permanently reduce taxes so families and workers can keep more of their hard-earned money.
Pass AB 1679 to help relieve supply chain woes: Lance Hastings and Vince Fong
One way to fix the supply chain disruption is to rebuild the relationship between the state governing agencies and the state’s commerce, trade, manufacturing, and freight partners.
Californians deserve a budget that protects their future and creates jobs
Everyday Californians continue to struggle.
In May Revise, focus on making government work effectively
We owe it to all Californians not to be irresponsible, but to be effective.
The gas tax is going up again, courtesy of Sacramento: Vince Fong
Starting on July 1, the state is hitting taxpayers with another $440 million in higher gas taxes, even as nearly three million workers are unemployed.
After billions in tax increases, Californians deserve a tax cut
For millions of Californians, the state has been rendered unaffordable because of foolish and counter-productive policies emanating from Sacramento. A shocking one-third of California renters spend at least half of...
Energy costs making California unaffordable for too many: Guest commentary
California continues to grow increasingly unaffordable as Californians continue to bear rising costs of everyday necessities — such as water, housing, food and energy. In the Central Valley, we hear...