Heh that was a little awkward. Just got thru playing at a fundraiser for the United Farmworkers, and Florice and…
What a tempest in a teapot. Screw the Charter and do any damn thing you want. The Democrat corporatist, Zionist,…
Sure you can, Cire!
Thanks for the correction on timing, Vern. I wanted to go ahead and respond to Chumley’s story as soon as…
Seems rather toxic fascism er femininity. Florice is a fascist!
Johnathan Hernandez, also running for AD 68, and eager to speak to the (former) Club, wanted me to mention him;…
A C&D email threatening damages for using the word Democrat? Wow. Seems wildly unnecessary. Why does DPOC have a problem…
On timing, Greg & Dan both seem confused. LAST YEAR - May 2024 - we got in our charter application…
That was actually a great Anaheim Democrats meeting. Our membership just keeps growing, and though I worried we might lose…
state budget Archive
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![Back in the late 70’s, under then-Governor Jerry Brown, the State of California ran a healthy budget surplus. So healthy in fact that Howard Jarvis, in launching the Proposition 13 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jerry-cropped-115x115.jpg "Does Jerry Brown have it right this time?")
Does Jerry Brown have it right this time?
Posted on November 25, 2013 | 6 CommentsBack in the late 70’s, under then-Governor Jerry Brown, the State of California ran a healthy budget surplus. So healthy in fact that Howard Jarvis, in launching the Proposition 13 […] -
![. . . In 1998 California voters approved Proposition 10 that imposed a tax on tobacco products, with the proceeds to be used for school readiness and other child development […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/money-grab-115x115.jpg "Court rules Against State First Five Money Grab")
Court rules Against State First Five Money Grab
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . In 1998 California voters approved Proposition 10 that imposed a tax on tobacco products, with the proceeds to be used for school readiness and other child development […] -
![. . . Within the next few days the Legislature is reportedly going to be challenged to vote on a proposed state budget, one that reflects the Governor’s latest proposal […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kicking-can-115x115.jpg "Critical Vote Coming on State Budget")
Critical Vote Coming on State Budget
Posted on June 3, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . Within the next few days the Legislature is reportedly going to be challenged to vote on a proposed state budget, one that reflects the Governor’s latest proposal […] -
![. . . . . Finally. We were able to convince big spenders that the piggy bank for high-speed rail funding is empty. when we interviewed Representatives Tom McClintock and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/HSR.bmp "Thank you Rep. Tom McClintock, Rep Darrell Issa and President Obama for killing HSR funding")
Thank you Rep. Tom McClintock, Rep Darrell Issa and President Obama for killing HSR funding
Posted on April 20, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . . . Finally. We were able to convince big spenders that the piggy bank for high-speed rail funding is empty. when we interviewed Representatives Tom McClintock and […] -
![. . . While both our state and federal budgets are going over a financial cliff there are still those “special interests” who have blinders on as they can only see […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/broken-bridge-155x155.jpg "While “special interests” promote CA HSR our bridge infrastructure is crumbling")
While “special interests” promote CA HSR our bridge infrastructure is crumbling
Posted on March 23, 2011 | 7 Comments. . . While both our state and federal budgets are going over a financial cliff there are still those “special interests” who have blinders on as they can only see […] -
![. .. . . . . As the state budget is on the front burner, with the GOP virtually united in the last piece of the puzzle, shutting down our […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/city-hall-handout-155x155.jpg "City Hall handouts revisited")
City Hall handouts revisited
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 13 Comments. .. . . . . As the state budget is on the front burner, with the GOP virtually united in the last piece of the puzzle, shutting down our […] -
![. . . . United against Eminent Domain! – Chris Norby, Maxine Waters, Tom McClintock. This is one of my favorite photos. Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Norby-Maxine-McClintock-155x155.jpg "LA Congresswoman Maxine Waters comments on property rights")
LA Congresswoman Maxine Waters comments on property rights
Posted on March 5, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . . United against Eminent Domain! – Chris Norby, Maxine Waters, Tom McClintock. This is one of my favorite photos. Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you […] -
![. . . Remember when Governor Schwarzenegger was swept into office by an electorate tired of an on-going state budget crisis and the unwillingness of the State Legislature and Governor […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/spinning-wheels-155x155.jpg "Sacramento Spins its Wheels – This Time It’s Realignment (again)")
Sacramento Spins its Wheels – This Time It’s Realignment (again)
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No Comments. . . Remember when Governor Schwarzenegger was swept into office by an electorate tired of an on-going state budget crisis and the unwillingness of the State Legislature and Governor […] -
![The Dan Walters column carried in the Sacramento Bee newspaper today (Oct. 21) reports that the Legislature’s budget analyst has alerted the Legislature that the California Unemployment Insurance Fund is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hole-blown-in-engine-155x155.jpg "Another Multi Billion Dollar Hole Blown in California’s Budget")
Another Multi Billion Dollar Hole Blown in California’s Budget
Posted on October 22, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Dan Walters column carried in the Sacramento Bee newspaper today (Oct. 21) reports that the Legislature’s budget analyst has alerted the Legislature that the California Unemployment Insurance Fund is […] -
![Been whining about the State budget? Do or don’t want to see taxes and fees increased? Have specific State functions you would like to see cut? Here is your chance […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marx.jpg "Democrats to hold State budget forum in Garden Grove")
Democrats to hold State budget forum in Garden Grove
Posted on April 28, 2010 | No CommentsBeen whining about the State budget? Do or don’t want to see taxes and fees increased? Have specific State functions you would like to see cut? Here is your chance […] -
![So often taxpayers say we pay enough taxes, and refuse to support any tax increases. When you look around at what is taxed it seems that there is very little […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Gas-Tax.jpg "Gas tax increases on the way?")
Gas tax increases on the way?
Posted on February 10, 2010 | 1 CommentSo often taxpayers say we pay enough taxes, and refuse to support any tax increases. When you look around at what is taxed it seems that there is very little […] -
![When the County of Orange filed bankruptcy in1994 and the flow of County money stopped for a while, guess what industry was the first to face insolvency? Numerous nonprofits in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Government-Funded-Non-Profits.gif "Non-profits Feed on Government Dollars")
Non-profits Feed on Government Dollars
Posted on August 14, 2009 | 2 CommentsWhen the County of Orange filed bankruptcy in1994 and the flow of County money stopped for a while, guess what industry was the first to face insolvency? Numerous nonprofits in […] -
![Well, we have a State budget. Or do we? With breaking news that at least one of the Legislative leaders, Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) is going to sue […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-versus-Darrell-Steinberg-and-Karen-Bass.jpg "Sacramento in turmoil as Arnold battles legislative leaders")
Sacramento in turmoil as Arnold battles legislative leaders
Posted on August 8, 2009 | 8 CommentsWell, we have a State budget. Or do we? With breaking news that at least one of the Legislative leaders, Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) is going to sue […] -
![[poll id=”112″] Republican Assemblyman Jeff Miller’s campaign website features the headline “Conservative Republican for Assembly.” However, Miller is not much of refused to vote to remove RINO GOP Assembly Leader […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/recall-jeff-miller.jpg "Should GOP toady Assemblyman Jeff Miller be recalled?")
Should GOP toady Assemblyman Jeff Miller be recalled?
Posted on February 28, 2009 | 5 Comments[poll id=”112″] Republican Assemblyman Jeff Miller’s campaign website features the headline “Conservative Republican for Assembly.” However, Miller is not much of refused to vote to remove RINO GOP Assembly Leader […]
The 24th Amendment to our Constitution doesn't get a whole lot of attention. It is a relic from an era…