Sacramento Mayor Calls For Increase In Sales Tax To Pay For Jobs Training, Affordable Housing, Neighborhood EqualityJune 7, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe city’s Measure U sales tax is scheduled to be up for renewal in November. Mayor Darrell Steinberg wants to increase the half-cent sales tax to a full penny to pay for a variety of programs to benefit overlooked neighborhoods. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGOP Tax Proposal Could Put High-Tax California At A DisadvantageSeptember 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordWithout the federal state and local income tax deduction, wealthy Californians—who already pay some of the nation’s highest state income taxes—will pay even more.
EnvironmentCalifornia Senate Passes Bill That Would Boost Stormwater Capture ProjectsApril 27, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe California State Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for cities to finance and build projects to capture stormwater. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tax Collections Proved Better Than Expected In MarchApril 10, 2017 | Daniel PotterCalifornia tax collections proved better than expected in March, but the state Controller is counseling caution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCould California Use Existing Money For Road Repairs?April 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican state lawmakers say California should pay for its crumbling roads and bridges with existing funds, not a gas tax hike. We’ll take a look at those funds.
Trump Foundation's Tax Returns Reportedly Acknowledge Violating IRS RuleNovember 21, 2016The foundation has been accused of "self-dealing" by using its funds to pay off debts that Donald Trump incurred in his business dealings.
Berkeley's Soda Tax Appears To Cut Consumption Of Sugary DrinksAugust 24, 2016According to a new study, the nation's first soda tax succeeded in cutting consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. But there's uncertainty about whether the effect will be permanent.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento’s Measure Y: Necessary To Better Serve Our Children Or Fiscally FoolishMay 31, 2016Measure Y would set aside money for youth services by taxing marijuana cultivators. Some people see it as a necessary way to meet the needs of Sacramento’s youth - others see it as irresponsibly fiscal policy. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Commerce Tax Repeal Petition Rewritten, But Faces Tough OddsMay 20, 2016(AP) — A proposed ballot measure to repeal Nevada's new commerce tax has been rewritten after a major court setback.
State GovernmentAnalyst Rejects California Governor's Deficit ProjectionMay 20, 2016(AP) — California's nonpartisan legislative analyst disagrees with Gov. Jerry Brown's projection of a budget deficit if voters don't renew temporary tax increases on the rich.
