Poll: Most Californians Prefer Lower Taxes and Fewer Services, Skeptical of Gov’t Spending By: Stephen Frank This is a contradiction.  Californians vote for Newsom and his Socialists.  But they want lower taxes and fewer services.  Is there something wrong with our voters they do not understand their votes are killing them? “A growing number of Californians say they prefer lower taxes and fewer government services, according to a poll released June 12 by the Public Policy Institute of California, CalTax reported. The survey found that 55% of respondents favor lower taxes and fewer services, up from 51% in February. Another 2% said they didn’t know. The results are consistent with previous PPIC polling, including a May 2024 survey in which 56% expressed support for fewer services if it meant paying less in taxes.” Poll: Most Californians Prefer Lower Taxes and Fewer Services, Skeptical of Gov’t Spending A growing number of Californians say they prefer lower taxes…

Bialosky: A Simple Answer to Our Budget Problem Stephen Frank My good friend Bruce Bialosky has a simple answer to the budget problem: “On the subject of simple solutions, I have one for our ridiculously bloated government benefit programs. “Time limits.” We establish programs like food stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, SSI Disability — even regular Social Security — and we have meager checks on whether the person is worthy of still receiving the benefits or whether they are even alive. Our elected officials including many Republican members of Congress are “gutless wonders” regarding capping these programs. Let’s take it out of their hands, automatically terminate the benefits after a year or some other time limit, and have the recipient reapply.” I would add a second method:  As appropriate, those receiving assistance need to work for it.  That would reduce the number of employees government needs—and give needed training to those who need skills to get a…