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  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 9:23 PM

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: Latest ‘racist’ smear against Prop.13

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: Latest ‘racist’ smear against Prop.13 Without Proposition 13, low- and middle-income California homeowners would be taxed out of their property. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in y…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Today at 4 pm, HJTA President Jon Coupal talks to John & Ken about Prop. 13

Today at 4 pm, HJTA President Jon Coupal talks to John & Ken about Prop. 13 Learn how you can help protect Proposition 13 Jon Coupal will appear on the John & Ken Show at 4:00 pm today. View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 1:21 AM

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: Can sanity prevail in California?

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: Can sanity prevail in California? The city in decline. 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 7, 2022 at 11:43 PM

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: The locusts come out at election time

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: The locusts come out at election time This month, your city or county may be voting to put tax increases on the ballot. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Inside: The official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Inside: The official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC Share these official HJTA endorsements: Michael Shellenberger for Governor, and more... Share Tweet Forward …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 5, 2022 at 3:59 PM

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - Watch HJTA's endorsed candidate for governor, Michael Shellenberger, interviewed by Jon Coupal and taking your questions

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - Watch HJTA's endorsed candidate for governor,  Michael Shellenberger, interviewed by Jon Coupal and taking your questions Michael Shellenberger has been endorsed for governor by HJTA PAC. Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 12:12 AM

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: The law and the Gann refunds

HJTA President Jon Coupal's column: The law and the Gann refunds Gann was an attempt to limit government spending. It limited the growth of state and local government expenditures. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in y…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 8:08 PM

Read Jon Coupal's column: Legislature says transparency for thee, but not for me

Read Jon Coupal's column: Legislature says transparency for thee, but not for me Examples of hypocrisy and double standards in California politics are too numerous to count. But some stand out more than others. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupa…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 3:09 AM

Read Jon Coupal's column: Endangering democracy for lawmakers’ convenience

Read Jon Coupal's column: Endangering democracy for lawmakers’ convenience A trio of bills in the Legislature would undermine our open meetings laws At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 11:53 PM

STARTING SOON - Here's how to watch HJTA's townhall meeting with Jon Coupal and Michael Shellenberger, endorsed candidate for governor

STARTING SOON - Here's how to watch HJTA's townhall meeting with Jon Coupal and Michael Shellenberger, endorsed candidate for governor It's tonight from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Share Tweet Forwar…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Tonight at 5 p.m.: Here's how to watch HJTA's townhall meeting with Jon Coupal and Michael Shellenberger, endorsed candidate for governor

Tonight at 5 p.m.: Here's how to watch HJTA's townhall meeting with Jon Coupal and Michael Shellenberger, endorsed candidate for governor It's tonight from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Share Tweet For…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 2:15 AM

CORRECTED: The official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

CORRECTED: The official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC Share these official HJTA endorsements: Michael Shellenberger for Governor, and more... Share Tweet Forwa…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 1:53 AM

Inside: The official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Inside: The official endorsements of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC Share these official HJTA endorsements: Michael Shellenberger for Governor, and more... Share Tweet Forward …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Read Jon Coupal's column: Free speech and trivial lawsuits

Read Jon Coupal's column: Free speech and trivial lawsuits Turns out that government itself was violating “truth in advertising” laws. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 10:21 PM

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: You're invited to HJTA's townhall meeting with Jon Coupal and Michael Shellenberger, endorsed candidate for governor

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: You're invited to HJTA's townhall meeting with Jon Coupal and Michael Shellenberger, endorsed candidate for governor Join us on Tuesday, 5/17 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 12:33 AM

SAVE THE DATE: Next Tuesday, join us online to meet candidate for governor Michael Shellenberger, endorsed by HJTA PAC

SAVE THE DATE: Next Tuesday, join us online to meet candidate for governor Michael Shellenberger, endorsed by HJTA PAC Meet HJTA's endorsed candidate for governor, Michael Shellenberger, online at this free event  Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 1:23 AM

Before you vote: Here are the HJTA PAC's endorsements for the primary election

Before you vote: Here are the HJTA PAC's endorsements for the primary election Share this list of endorsed candidates with friends and family! Share Tweet Forward …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 7:31 AM

Thank you! Here's an update on the results of our Repeal the Death Tax campaign, and an invitation to today's Zoom meeting

Thank you! Here's an update on the results of our Repeal the Death Tax campaign, and an invitation to today's Zoom meeting You're invited! Zoom meeting at 3:00 today on Repeal the Death Tax Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 2:48 AM

Gas tax fight and memories of 1978

Gas tax fight and memories of 1978 The cost of consumer goods and services is rising rapidly, due mostly to feckless government policies. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 4:53 AM

Just say ‘no’ to no-bid state contracts

Just say ‘no’ to no-bid state contracts Instead of simply suspending the state’s gas tax, Newsom wants to award a no-bid government contract to a yet-to-be-named third-party vendor At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Legislature’s gas tax hike goes down the memory hole

Legislature’s gas tax hike goes down the memory hole You may remember that a couple of weeks ago in this space we talked about AB 1638. It would have suspended the gas tax for six months. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this ema…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 12:49 AM

Annual Follow the Money report released today showing billions of tax dollars wasted

Annual Follow the Money report released today showing billions of tax dollars wasted California’s failure to provide meaningful accountability result in declines in venture capital investment, tourism, and representation Share …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Repeal the Death Tax petition DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Repeal the Death Tax petition DEADLINE EXTENDED! HJTA has crunched the calendar to squeeze out one more week! Share Tweet Forward Contribute …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM

TODAY! Listen to Jon Coupal on the John Phillips show on 790 KABC and join the petition party!

TODAY! Listen to Jon Coupal on the John Phillips show on 790 KABC and join the petition party! Here's how to find a location to sign the petition to Repeal the Death Tax TODAY from noon to 3:00! Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Sacramento Democrats kill gas tax relief, transparency

Sacramento Democrats kill gas tax relief, transparency Californians are reeling at the pump as our gas prices are the highest in the nation. The bill would simply suspend the gas tax for six months. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal Vi…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 5:17 AM

Action Alert: Call in to this Senate hearing on Tuesday to support HJTA’s wildfire prevention bill

Action Alert: Call in to this Senate hearing on Tuesday to support HJTA’s wildfire prevention bill At 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, please call in and express your support for SCA 8 Share Tweet Forwar…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 12:40 AM

Stop home equity theft by the state of California

Stop home equity theft by the state of California It is a customary practice for local governments to seize tax delinquent property and sell it off at auction to satisfy a tax debt. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Urgent! Action Alert: Call the Assembly to say YES on AB 1638 to suspend the gas tax!

Urgent! Action Alert: Call the Assembly to say YES on AB 1638 to suspend the gas tax! Your phone calls right now could make the difference! Share Tweet Forward …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 3:17 AM

You're invited to a webinar Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. on Prop. 19 and Repeal the Death Tax

You're invited to a webinar Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. on Prop. 19 and Repeal the Death Tax We thought you might be interested in this free webinar on Wednesday morning Join us for a free webinar Wednesday, 3/23, at 11:00 a.m. View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 9:55 PM

How California taxpayers weathered the pandemic

How California taxpayers weathered the pandemic The biggest hit on California taxpayers during the pandemic was the jaw-dropping levels of waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 11:17 PM

Corrected link: Petition-signing event in Greater San Diego on Tuesday, 3/15 from 3:00-6:00 p.m

Corrected link: Petition-signing event in Greater San Diego on Tuesday, 3/15 from 3:00-6:00 p.m Protect Proposition 13 Protect Proposition 13 View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Working Californians hit hard by gasoline prices

Working Californians hit hard by gasoline prices Most Americans believe the nation is on the wrong track, due in large part to feckless and incompetent leadership. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Petition-signing event in Greater San Diego on Tuesday, 3/15 from 3:00-6:00 p.m

Petition-signing event in Greater San Diego on Tuesday, 3/15 from 3:00-6:00 p.m Protect Proposition 13 Protect Proposition 13 View this email in your browser Share Tweet …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 8:19 PM

SCOTUS allows Calsavers to proceed

SCOTUS allows Calsavers to proceed HJTA filed a lawsuit in 2018 challenging CalSavers, the newly enacted state-run retirement savings program for private-sector employees. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your brows…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM

California’s new death tax is a year old

California’s new death tax is a year old Families are now forced into the sale of a family home, small business or rental housing property because they cannot afford the higher property taxes At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Proposition 13: Same song, different decade

Proposition 13: Same song, different decade Many politicians and bureaucrats hate Prop. 13 because it prevents them from taking unlimited cash from the taxpaying public. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Sacramento’s pricy Capitol Annex project

Sacramento’s pricy Capitol Annex project 76% of voters – including majorities of Democrats, Independents & Republicans – reject the Legislature’s over-the-top and unnecessary building project At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 11:29 PM

California is the mad scientist of bad policy

California is the mad scientist of bad policy If these United States are 50 laboratories of democracy, then California is the mad scientist of far-left policies. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
February 6, 2022 at 8:14 PM

After-Action Report: Victory! Thank you for your calls to the Assembly

After-Action Report: Victory! Thank you for your calls to the Assembly Happily, it is now past the deadline for these two bills to advance this year Happily, it is now past the deadline for these two bills to advance this year View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Sore winners in Sacramento

Sore winners in Sacramento The Constitution specifically prohibits a public official who is the subject of a recall election from being a candidate for successor. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 30, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Action Alert: Call the Assembly on Monday morning to urge a “No” vote on bills to raise taxes and hurt property owners

Action Alert: Call the Assembly on Monday morning to urge a “No” vote on bills to raise taxes and hurt property owners Two dangerous bills that threaten to raise taxes and hurt property owners. Two dangerous bills that threaten to raise taxes and hurt property owners. …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 2:18 AM

Tell a friend about the Repeal the Death Tax initiative, plus: Zoom meeting Friday for volunteers

Tell a friend about the Repeal the Death Tax initiative, plus: Zoom meeting Friday for volunteers You’re cordially invited to our weekly Zoom meeting for volunteers …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 4:03 AM

The fight to limit taxation continues

The fight to limit taxation continues State business associations and HJTA are supporting the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act initiative. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Newsom budget: The good, the bad and the ugly

Newsom budget: The good, the bad and the ugly The governor’s budget is a tale of the good, the bad and the ugly. We won’t see a real state budget until it emerges from the smoke-filled backroom. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View t…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 11:34 PM

Repeal the Death Tax update, and Zoom meeting Friday for volunteers

Repeal the Death Tax update, and Zoom meeting Friday for volunteers Repeal the Death Tax has now signed up more than 2,300 volunteers Repeal the Death Tax has now signed up more than 2,300 volunteers View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 5:24 AM

Rewarding failure in the K-12 system

Rewarding failure in the K-12 system The state’s education monopoly continues its history of failure to deliver a quality product. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser …
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Today at 5pm: Jon Coupal joins John & Ken to discuss new tax increase proposal.

Today at 5pm: Jon Coupal joins John & Ken to discuss new tax increase proposal. Don't miss this! Tell a friend! 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]
January 5, 2022 at 9:56 PM

Inflation is a tax on us all

Inflation is a tax on us all Automatic cost-of-living adjustments lag behind the rate of inflation. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share Tw…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 10:44 PM

Setting aside all the bah humbug

Setting aside all the bah humbug Acknowledging a few of the good things we’ve seen from our political ruling class and media. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share…
  Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 4:28 AM

Lack of money isn’t California’s problem

Lack of money isn’t California’s problem What California’s schools are hurting for is accountability. At your request: This week's California Commentary by Jon Coupal View this email in your browser Share …