By now, only the truly delusional deny that California has an acute exodus problem. The number of people and businesses leaving the state is not just significant, it’s quantifiable. A recent study by two economics professors from Chapman University reveals that those who now categorize themselves as “former” Californians, not surprisingly, were motivated most by high taxation and heavy regulation. But other reasons include those that affect quality of life: Housing costs, unemployment, homelessness, gas prices, wildfires, and drought. Worse, citizens believe — correctly — that our elected leadership isn’t equipped to deal with these issues. Rising in the polls...
Fading rule of law in California
August 8, 2021
By now, only the truly delusional deny that California has an acute exodus problem. The number of people and businesses leaving the state is not just significant, it’s quantifiable. A recent study by two economics professors from Chapman University reveals that those who now categorize themselves as “former” Californians, not surprisingly, were motivated most by high taxation and heavy regulation. But other reasons include those that affect quality of life: Housing costs, unemployment, homelessness, gas prices, wildfires, and drought. Worse, citizens believe — correctly — that our elected leadership isn’t equipped to deal with these issues. Rising in the polls...