by Dan Mitchell | Jul 11, 2020 | Big Government, Blogs
I’ve already written that state governments shouldn’t get a bailout from Washington. Today, let’s specifically focus on California, a beautiful state that – as explained in this video – is being ruined by an even-worse-than-average collection of politicians. This...
by Dan Mitchell | May 13, 2020 | Big Government, Blogs, Regulations
From the perspective of lifestyle (factors such as climate, scenery, and recreational opportunities), there’s probably no better state in which to live than California. But if you want to be an entrepreneur, start a business, and create jobs, the Golden State is one...
by Andrew F. Quinlan | May 12, 2020 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by Townhall on May 11, 2020. April’s jobs report was the worst in U.S. history, with 20.5 million jobs lost thanks to the coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns. Some layoffs are temporary and likely to return as soon as lockdowns are lifted, but a...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 23, 2019 | Blogs, States, Taxation
Following their recent assessment of the best and worst countries, the Tax Foundation has published its annual State Business Tax Climate Index, which is an excellent gauge of which states welcome investment and job creation and which states are unfriendly to growth...
by Dan Mitchell | Oct 21, 2019 | Blogs, Economics, Taxation
California is suffering a slow but steady decline. Bad economic policy has made the Golden State less attractive for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Punitive tax laws deserve much of the blame, particularly the 2012 decision to impose a top tax rate of...
