Will California Supreme Court Axe This Tax Limitation Initiative?

Published on December 8, 2023

Commentary For Gov. Gavin Newsom and some members of the California Legislature, state taxes can never be high enough. That’s why they are trying to stop voters from deciding the fate of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. According to Secretary of State Shirley Weber, the act scored the required number of signatures and is eligible for the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. The California Supreme Court now has taken up the attempt to throw the initiative off the ballot, denying voters their right to decide the issue. Said Newsom spokesperson Omar Rodriguez, “This radical effort led by wealthy business interests impermissibly seeks to completely restructure our system of government in a way that will hobble the state’s ability to respond to future crises. We are pleased the Court decided to hear this important case.”...

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