Tag: george_skelton
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Urges Rejection of California Voter ID Measure
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a Capitol Journal columnist argues California's Proposition 39 voter ID measure would slow vote counts, burden voters and cost taxpayers, and is headed for defeat.
Politics and GovernmentElectionState GovernmentsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Proposition 39Californiavoter IDGeorge SkeltonLos Angeles TimesCarl DeMaioelectionsL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says Trump Tax Law Could Fund California Local News Tax Credits
The L.A. Times reports a Trump-era corporate deduction change could free up California funds for $43 million in tax credits for local newsrooms, with Gov. Gavin Newsom weighing AB 2222.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyDigital and Print PublishingLegal Los Angeles TimesGeorge SkeltonGavin NewsomAB 2222Californialocal news tax creditsDonald TrumpL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Questions Modern Leaders' Commitment to Declaration of Independence
L.A. Times Politics columnist George Skelton questions if modern leaders, including President Donald J Trump, would sincerely sign the Declaration of Independence, citing concerns about commitment to its core principles and alleged defacement of national landmarks.
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Declaration of IndependenceDonald TrumpU.S. PoliticsGeorge SkeltonConstitutional LawErwin ChemerinskyL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times examines California's reliance on wealthy taxpayers
The L.A. Times reports that California's state government heavily relies on its wealthiest residents for tax revenue, a system columnist George Skelton argues is volatile despite recent surges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyDemocratic PartyElectionLegal CaliforniaTaxationWealthyState BudgetGavin NewsomGeorge SkeltonPublic PolicyL.A. Times Politics