Steve Glazer

Brown Reaches Deal With Union to Compromise on Tax Increase

California Governor Jerry Brown, who wants to close a $9.2 billion deficit with higher taxes, agreed to join forces with the state’s second-largest teachers’ union, which backed a competing measure to put more of the burden on top earners.

Majority of California Voters Favor Brown Tax Plan, Poll Shows

Just over half of California’s likely voters support Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to boost income taxes on those making $250,000 or more and raise sales levies to help balance state spending, according to a new poll.

Californians Prefer Millionaires’ Levy to Brown’s Tax Proposal, Poll Says

Californians support higher taxes for millionaires over Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to raise sales levies and rates for residents earning $250,000 or more, according to a new poll.

Occidental Gives $250,000 Boost to Brown Drive for Higher California Taxes

California Governor Jerry Brown’s campaign to raise income and sales taxes to avoid deep cuts to schools collected $1.45 million from Occidental Petroleum Corp., American Indian gaming interests, hospitals and a building- trades union, reports show.

Brown’s Tax-Increase Proposal Wins Favor From Most Californians, Poll Says

Californians, including a majority of Republicans, favor Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to raise taxes to help close a $9.2 billion deficit, a new poll shows.

California High Court Allows Agency Dissolution While Blocking Exemptions

A California statute allowing the state to use funds from redevelopment agencies to avoid a shortfall of cash for schools and other projects was struck down by the California Supreme Court, which simultaneously upheld another law that allows the dissolution of the agencies.

"We're pleased we're above 50 percent with the campaign still to come."

- Steve Glazer on Mar 07, 2012

California

Jerry Brown

Molly Munger

Israel to Halt Weapons Flow to Hezbollah, Analyst Says

Berkshire Cash Hits Record $49.1 Billion as Profit Climbs

Payrolls in U.S. Rise 165,000 as Unemployment Rate Drops

Fusion Scientists See Progress as Obama Shows No Ardor

Billionaire Kaiser Exploiting Charity Loophole With Boats