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  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 3:03 AM

Beware of California’s obscene budget surplus

Beware of California’s obscene budget surplus The tax-and-spend machine is in full operation At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 8:20 AM

Court approves lying to voters to pass bonds

Court approves lying to voters to pass bonds Nothing that is promised in the law authorizing the bond is worth the paper it is written on. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Today at 5:00 p.m. on KFI, Jon Coupal will discuss Repeal the Death Tax on the John & Ken Show

Today at 5:00 p.m. on KFI, Jon Coupal will discuss Repeal the Death Tax on the John & Ken Show Learn how you can help Repeal the Death Tax Jon Coupal will appear on the John & Ken Show at 5:00 pm today. View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Ready to Repeal the Death Tax? Here’s how to get the petition!

Ready to Repeal the Death Tax? Here’s how to get the petition! If each HJTA member collects just 4 signatures, this measure will qualify for the ballot. If each HJTA member collects just 4 signatures, this measure will qualify for the ballot. View this email in…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 7:43 AM

The SALT fight is coming to a head

The SALT fight is coming to a head The split within the Democratic Party over the SALT deduction reveals no small degree of hypocrisy. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 8:57 AM

Can taxpayers be grateful this Thanksgiving?

Can taxpayers be grateful this Thanksgiving? HJTA went 17 for 34 this legislative session. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 9:13 AM

Parents taking on the Leviathan

Parents taking on the Leviathan Parents are angrily rejecting the education Leviathan. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 8:22 AM

How dirty are California’s ‘green’ policies?

How dirty are California’s ‘green’ policies? How much of this posturing is really posing? At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Do progressives support gentrification?

Do progressives support gentrification? The Times has previously taken a highly negative view of families being able to pass along intergenerational wealth At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Newsom a barrier to tech progress

Newsom a barrier to tech progress Newsom, the technocrat who wasn’t. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forw…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 7:32 AM

Mixed bag for taxpayers this year

Mixed bag for taxpayers this year The good news is now we’re safe from Sacramento until January. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Learn more about California's new housing density bills at this free online webinar

Learn more about California's new housing density bills at this free online webinar Presented by our friends at the Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers Presented by our friends at the Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 4:46 AM

The myths of ‘income inequality’

The myths of ‘income inequality’ While the rich are in fact getting richer, so are the poor. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 12:44 AM

Falling support for the bullet train

Falling support for the bullet train More Californians support ending construction on the project than support continuing it. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 8:51 AM

Newsom’s spin on jobless claims

Newsom’s spin on jobless claims While Newsom fiddles with statistics, his policies are burning California jobs. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
September 26, 2021 at 11:50 PM

URGENT! HJTA Needs YOU to help us Repeal the Death Tax that was hidden inside Prop. 19

URGENT! HJTA Needs YOU to help us Repeal the Death Tax that was hidden inside Prop. 19 We can’t do it without you. HJTA will have to collect approximately 1.5 million signatures We can’t do it without you. HJTA will have to collect approximately 1.5 million signatures …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 8:26 AM

Protect the recall power from politicians

Protect the recall power from politicians Voters are aware that political elites abhor direct democracy At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 8:02 PM

California needs election reform

California needs election reform The problem is easily fixed with better laws, and more and more voters are coming to realize that. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 11:36 PM

Density and our property rights

Density and our property rights When someone “owns” property, they possess a “bundle” of ancillary rights. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Help us repeal the Prop. 19 death tax

Help us repeal the Prop. 19 death tax The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has just filed an initiative with the attorney general’s office. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 11:07 PM

HJTA takes action: New ballot initiative to Repeal the Death Tax

HJTA takes action: New ballot initiative to Repeal the Death Tax State law should allow people to keep the properties their parents worked hard to acquire. State law should allow people to keep the properties their parents worked hard to acquire.  View this emai…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 7:41 AM

The gross misuse of taxpayer money draws needed attention

The gross misuse of taxpayer money draws needed attention Tens of billions of dollars have been frittered away. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
August 16, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Barring California taxpayers from the courts

Barring California taxpayers from the courts Some applications of the validation statutes are “of doubtful constitutionality.” At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Shar…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Fading rule of law in California

Fading rule of law in California Negative rulings continue on a seemingly weekly basis. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 7:33 AM

Recall Gov. Newsom, and keep the process

Recall Gov. Newsom, and keep the process With all due respect to our Secretary of State, it appears she has a problem with democracy. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 6:29 PM

Today at 3:00 p.m. on KFI, listen to Jon Coupal talk with John & Ken

Today at 3:00 p.m. on KFI, listen to Jon Coupal talk with John & Ken Don't miss this! Tell a friend! Jon Coupal will appear on the John & Ken Show at 3:00 pm today. View this email in your browser Share…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 7:15 PM

The tax implications of SB 9 and 10

The tax implications of SB 9 and 10 Although not obvious, there are property tax implications with these proposals. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 12:49 AM

Don’t backslide on pension reform

Don’t backslide on pension reform In 1999, in the midst of the dot-com boom, CalPERS made a horrible miscalculation. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 6:09 PM

Update: Thank you for calling the Assembly about SB 9 and SB 10

Update: Thank you for calling the Assembly about SB 9 and SB 10 These bills, SB 9 and SB 10, were NOT brought to the floor for a vote Thank you for your calls, and for letting your representatives know that you’re watching their votes View this email in your bro…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Action Alert: Call the Assembly TODAY on SB9 and SB10, affecting your home

Action Alert: Call the Assembly TODAY on SB9 and SB10, affecting your home HJTA opposes both SB9 and SB10 in part because of the losses to local control and their potential to lead to higher taxes. HJTA opposes both SB9 and SB10 in part because of the losses to local co…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 4:38 PM

Starting soon! Here are your LINKS to watch HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar today

Starting soon! Here are your LINKS to watch HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar today HJTA is proud to bring you this important event on restoring a crucial taxpayer protection for California families. HJTA is proud to bring you this important event View this email i…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 7:14 AM

Here are your LINKS to watch HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar today

Here are your LINKS to watch HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar today HJTA is proud to bring you this important event on restoring a crucial taxpayer protection for California families. HJTA is proud to bring you this important event View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 1:41 AM

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley to speak at HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar on Wednesday

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley to speak at HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar on Wednesday Kiley is the author of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9, which would reinstate Proposition 58 Kiley is the author of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9, which would reinstate Proposition …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 12:37 AM

Progressives pushing regressive taxes in California

Progressives pushing regressive taxes in California Sales taxes are particularly regressive. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 10:02 PM

DON’T MISS IT! Register now for HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar this Wednesday

DON’T MISS IT! Register now for HJTA’s “Reinstate 58” webinar this Wednesday Join us on Wednesday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m. and find out what we’re doing about it! We’re working hard to Reinstate Proposition 58 View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 7:14 AM

Under SCA 1, yes is no and no is yes

Under SCA 1, yes is no and no is yes This is an obvious attempt to confuse voters. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 11:42 PM

REGISTER NOW for the “Reinstate 58” webinar on reversing the Prop. 19 tax hike!

REGISTER NOW for the “Reinstate 58” webinar on reversing the Prop. 19 tax hike! Join us on Wednesday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m We look forward to seeing you at this special webinar View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 10:26 PM

FPPC opens door to taxpayer-funded elections

FPPC opens door to taxpayer-funded elections Up until now, the Fair Political Practices Commission has been an aggressive enforcer against these expenditures. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Save the date! Reinstate 58: A Special HJTA Taxpayer Webinar on Prop. 19

Save the date! Reinstate 58: A Special HJTA Taxpayer Webinar on Prop. 19 This free taxpayer webinar on Proposition 19 will be held online on Wednesday, July 14, starting at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you at this special webinar View this email in your …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Alert: Committee hearing TODAY on SB9 and SB10, affecting your home.

Alert: Committee hearing TODAY on SB9 and SB10, affecting your home. HJTA opposes both SB9 and SB10 in part because of the losses to local control and their potential to lead to higher taxes. HJTA opposes both SB9 and SB10 in part because of the losses to local control …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 6:34 AM

State budget process is broken

State budget process is broken The “on-time” budget is neither on-time nor is it a real budget At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 11:13 PM

State auditor finds lots of illegal activity

State auditor finds lots of illegal activity Some behavior by government employees transcends “normal” government inefficiency and encroaches into actual illegality. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 2:14 PM

No free lunch

No free lunch Nothing is free; someone — either voluntarily or under compulsion — has to pay At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 6:42 PM

One-party rule corrupts California’s election process

One-party rule corrupts California’s election process Now what we’re seeing is a pattern of trying to keep democracy out of the hands of the voters. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 11:47 PM

Newsom's rushed, bloated budget

Newsom's rushed, bloated budget The LAO states that Newsom’s $76 billion figure is about double what the surplus actually is At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Today at 3:00 p.m. on KFI, listen to Jon Coupal talk with John & Ken

Today at 3:00 p.m. on KFI, listen to Jon Coupal talk with John & Ken Don't miss this! Tell a friend! Jon Coupal will appear on the John & Ken Show at 3:00 pm today. View this email in your browser Share…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Watch online! HJTA's 2021 Taxpayer Conference starts in 1 hour!

Watch online! HJTA's 2021 Taxpayer Conference starts in 1 hour! Featuring our special guest speaker, author and nationally syndicated columnist Victor Davis Hanson Featuring our special guest speaker, author and nationally syndicated columnist Victor Davis Hanson. …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Two days away! Register now for the 2021 HJTA Taxpayer Conference, free online

Two days away! Register now for the 2021 HJTA Taxpayer Conference, free online Featuring our special guest speaker, author and nationally syndicated columnist Victor Davis Hanson Featuring our special guest speaker, author and nationally syndicated columnist Victor Davi…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 11:02 PM

‘TEL’ me no lies

‘TEL’ me no lies “Don’t give them the money in the first place.” At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 11:19 PM

It’s almost here! Register now for the 2021 HJTA Taxpayer Conference, free online

It’s almost here! Register now for the 2021 HJTA Taxpayer Conference, free online Featuring our special guest speaker, author and nationally syndicated columnist Victor Davis Hanson Featuring our special guest speaker, author and nationally syndicated columnist Victor D…