Political Awareness - Citizen Action
A key to having a representative government is for the people to remain informed, engaged, and to hold their representatives accountable.
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Please visit these sites to gain a stronger awareness and understanding of California's draining tax burden on the people and businesses.
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Where does all that state money go? articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/17/opinion/oe-matsusaka17California is spending 40% more than years ago, but on what, exactly?
Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:41 PM -
Taxing State www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/la-me-taxesbox27-2009aug27,0,2377823.story?track=rssThe bottom line is that California is no longer a leader in many areas, but one category we now lead in is taxes.
Posted August 28, 2009 at 5:55 AM -
California Job Killer Bills www.calchamber.com/GovernmentRelations/Pages/JobKillers.aspxEach year the California Chamber of Commerce releases a list of "job killer" bills to identify legislation that will decimate economic and job growth in California. The CalChamber will track the bills throughout the rest of the legislative session and work to educate legislators about the serious consequences these bills will have on the state. Among the bills on this year
Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:44 AM -
Taxpayers for Common Sense www.taxpayer.net/Taxpayers for Common Sense is an independent and non-partisan voice for taxpayers working to increase transparency and expose and eliminate wasteful and corrupt subsidies, earmarks, and corporate welfare.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 7:01 AM -
Open Secrets www.opensecrets.org/OpenSecrets.org is your nonpartisan guide to money
Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:54 AM -
Citizens Against Government Waste www.cagw.orgCitizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization representing more than one million members and supporters nationwide. CAGW's mission is to eliminate waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the federal government.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:55 AM -
Source Watch www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=SourceWatchSourceWatch is a collaborative project to produce a directory of the people, organizations and issues shaping the public agenda. A primary purpose of SourceWatch is documenting the PR and propaganda activities of public relations firms and public relations professionals engaged in managing and manipulating public perception, opinion and policy. SourceWatch also includes profiles on think tanks, industry-funded organizations and industry-friendly experts that work to influence public opinion and public policy on behalf of corporations, governments and special interests. Over time, SourceWatch has broadened to include others involved in public debates including media outlets, journalists, government agencies, activists and nongovernmental organizations. Unlike some other wikis, SourceWatch has a policy of strict referencing, and is overseen by a paid editor. SourceWatch has 46,121 articles.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:57 AM -
GovTrack.us www.govtrack.us/GovTrack.us is an independent tool to help the public research and track the activities in the U.S. Congress, promoting and innovating government transparency and civic education through novel uses of technology. You'll find here the status of U.S. federal legislation, voting records in the Senate and House of Representatives, and information on Members of Congress, district maps, as well as congressional committees and the Congressional Record.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 6:59 AM -
The Tax Foundation www.taxfoundation.org/research/topic/15.htmlThe facts on California's Tax Climage. It's not good to say the least.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 5:37 PM -
Save California - Government Waste savecalifornia.com/ca-release-3-31-09-taxpayer-revolt-brewing-against-california-legislature.htmlExamples of government waste in California.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 7:11 PM -
Everyone Leaving California www.nbcbayarea.com/news/business/Cost-of-Living-Sucks-Everyone-Leaving-California.htmlPosted August 30, 2009 at 7:14 PM -
California's Businesses Leaving www.krnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10518644Posted August 30, 2009 at 7:18 PM -
How to ease Californians' burden www.ocregister.com/articles/state-california-regulations-2543809-new-economicMore freedom, more economic freedom.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 7:42 PM -
Campaign Finance Activity of Candidates www.cal-access.ss.ca.govPosted September 7, 2009 at 6:02 PM -
Bill Text, analysis, votes www.leginfo.c.govPosted September 7, 2009 at 6:03 PM -
Legislation & Court Judgments Explained www.employeradvice.comPosted September 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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After we've all become more aware about the isues and how our representatives are addressing them. We need to contact them! If we agree with their actions we need to let them know; if we disagree we also need to let them know and let them know how they can represent us, THE PEOPLE, better.
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Contact Your Legislature in California www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.htmlPosted August 30, 2009 at 7:07 AM -
USA.gov www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtmlSearch contact information for federal, state, and local representation.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 7:07 AM -
www.lavote.net/LOCATOR/Default.cfm Posted December 11, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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Vote Safe Now Initiative www.votesafenow.org/cms/The Vote Safe Now Initiative is designed to ensure the integrity of our elections process. During the 2008 election, numerous voter fraud investigations were launched throughout California in response to illegal voter registration programs and other criminal acts.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM -
Citizen Legislature Project www.reformcal.com/cms/Helping the people of California accountability to Sacramento by returning our state to a part time legislature.
Posted August 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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