This memorandum expresses the Foundation’s concerns regarding a proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize local communities to enact new local gasoline taxes and additional vehicle registration fees to pay for road and rail projects, and presents the Foundation’s research on alternative methods to address the state’s transportation needs.
Economy
‘Sparkle Beach Ken’ Is Too Kind To Gavin Newsom
The California governor correctly figures that if he stays on offense, his own dismal record will be ignored — even if that offense is odd. Being Gavin Newsom means never having to explain yourself — being able to hurl accusations and nonsensical claims with nary a follow-up from the press. Newsom’s foray into the World...
January 23, 2026