Jun
20
Sacramento is looking to put a text message tax on the ballot this year, and Sacramento residents aren’t happy. In fact, they’re downright pissed.
The city of Sacramento will ask voters to agree to pay local taxes on new technology such as text messaging and phone service offered over the Internet in exchange for lowering taxes [...]
Apr
17
Chuck Muth spells out what I think is the best compromise possible. Now if only the Government goons would agree to such a pitch.
This is specifically tailored for Nevada, but relevant in any state.
• Any future tax increases which appear on a ballot must be approved by a 2/3 super-majority vote of the people.
• Any [...]
Apr
14
This story is a little more local than most of our pork reports, but it still warrants a heads up.
Maggie Thurber has discovered an amazing abuse of tax dollars in the City of Toledo. Apparently,Toledo is gearing up to spend a whopping $600,000 to open several pool locations.
As Maggie points out, the City [...]
Apr
11
It’s official. My blogging has reached critical mass. OK, not really critical mass, but it’s getting pretty hefty.
You see, I don’t just write posts, I maintain and manage a plethora of blogs, group blogs, and blogging communities. Lately I’ve been spending any and all extra time cleaning up other blogging projects and preparing them for [...]