- 1,000,000+ unemployed, highest unemployment rate in the country.
- Rising unemployment
- Growing fiscal strains
- Population outflows
- High cost of gas and housing prices
- 25% increase in fast food minimum wage. Good for me, I’ll eat less crap.
- California spends $16k+ per person, Texas spends $10k+ per person
One November ballot initiative could stem the tide a little and begin to balance California’s economy. The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would require voter approval for any new California taxes or tax increases and could therefore limit upcoming tax increases at state and local levels. The provision is designed to curb tax increases that often occur without oversight.
California minimum wage boost made economy worse. Newsom can’t fix it (usatoday.com)
The San Francisco DA sent the case against Golden Gate Bridge protesters back to CHP without charging them. CHP thought
SF DA Jenkins sends case against Golden Gate Bridge protesters back to CHP | Watch (msn.com)