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California goes tax wild, eyes levies on everything from water to tires
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:41 am
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:41 am
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With the tax-filing deadline just days away, California residents are worried that a slew of proposed levies on everything from soft drinks to water to tires and car batteries could soon see even more money going out of their pockets in the state that already has the nation's highest income tax.
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As Californians grapple with that 13.3 percent income tax – and some leaner-than-usual refunds this year due to the recent federal tax overhaul – lawmakers in Sacramento are looking at a range of other revenue sources. Members of the legislature's Democratic supermajority argue that these new taxes are vital to shore up the state coffers and to provide crucial services such as repairing crumbling infrastructure, cleaning up toxic wells and fighting obesity.
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Overall, the California Tax Foundation has added up more than $6.2 billion worth of tax increase proposals pending in the state legislature, with that number expected to rise as bills are amended.
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But the state’s minority Republican leaders bemoan these new proposals, arguing that Californians are already burdened by some of the highest taxes in the country and the new charges would only worsen the state’s mounting affordability and housing challenges.
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“We have the highest gas tax in the nation and the majority party has gone as far as taxing our air,” California State Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove said in a statement to Fox News. “Now, they are proposing to tax our water, soda, tires, and more. Higher taxes won’t solve California’s affordability and housing problems, and they will only make things worse.”
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One of the most controversial proposals to come out of Sacramento this year is a proposal from Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to tax drinking water in order to clean up contaminated water in the state’s low-income and rural areas.
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Following a national trend – and concerns over the risks of obesity and diabetes – Democratic lawmakers in the state have proposed a tax on the sugary beverages, which include soft drinks, sweetened iced teas, coffees and sports drinks. While details have remained vague on how much these taxes would be, Democratic Assemblyman Richard Bloom has supported a 20-cent-per-ounce tax in previous proposals.
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“We have ignored this crisis for too long,” Bloom said in January. “We are standing on the edge of a cliff and addressing this health crisis requires a multi-pronged approach like the one you see today.”
I'm truly glad I don't live there, the exodus will continue and get bigger.
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Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:45 am to DemonKA3268
But they have all of those illegal immigrants who contribute billions and billions of dollars, they should be able to print their own money 
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:45 am to DemonKA3268
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I'm truly glad I don't live there, the exodus will continue and get bigger.
Alexandria hahahahahaha
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:45 am to DemonKA3268
quote:Right up there now with climate change.
fighting obesity
"We must have these taxes to prevent fatties."
I might be in favor if that if it wasn't a complete ruse.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:46 am to GeauxLSUGeaux
quote:It's insane how stupid some in that state are. Can't see the forest for the trees.
But they have all of those illegal immigrants who contribute billions and billions of dollars, they should be able to print their own money
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:46 am to DemonKA3268
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the exodus will continue and get bigger.
And they will export their socialist policies to other states and repeat the same mistakes.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:47 am to ShreveportHog94
quote:Look another lemming trying to be funny.
Alexandria hahahahahaha
And from that great metropolis of Shreveport too. Tell us, does it hurt when you breathe?
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:48 am to roadGator
quote:And blame it on everyone but themselves.
And they will export their socialist policies to other states and repeat the same mistakes.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:49 am to DemonKA3268
A parasite gorges on its host until it can no longer provide any sustenance.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:49 am to DemonKA3268
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the exodus will continue and get bigger.
Yep, Democrats to red states who will continue voting Dem despite it being the Dems who screwed up their home state. That’s not good. We need to extend a section of the wall northward to Canada.
This post was edited on 4/11/19 at 9:51 am
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:49 am to DemonKA3268
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And from that great metropolis of Shreveport too. Tell us, does it hurt when you breathe?
People from Alex vacation in Shreveport.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:49 am to ShreveportHog94
Taxtaxtaxtaxtaxtaxtaxtax..that's their answer to everything and I hope the morons that voted for them suffer
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:52 am to ShreveportHog94
quote:Wake up, dumbarse, you are dreaming.
People from Alex vacation in Shreveport.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:52 am to ShreveportHog94
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Alexandria hahahahahaha
Are you 12 years old?
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:52 am to ShreveportHog94
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People from Alex vacation in Shreveport.
bullshite; I see y'alls tags in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach all the way to Panama City.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:52 am to DemonKA3268
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Richard Bloom has supported a 20-cent-per-ounce tax
the tax on a 20oz bottle of Mt Dew would be $4 (above the recycling, labeling, safety, cancer warning taxes), let's round it up to an even 7.50 for a 20oz botttle of soda.
Seems about right for the Land of Fruits and Nuts.
Edit: forgot the global warming and water conservation for the endangered fishes and frogs Taxes... let's got for $10 per bottle.
This post was edited on 4/11/19 at 9:55 am
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:53 am to DemonKA3268
I have a cousin (my father's cousin actually) who recently left Eastern California for good after living there for about the last 60 years, in one of the most conservative areas of the state (the valley between the Sierras and the Whites). Sold his properties and his business and just left it all.
His kids are also all looking at options to leave. The kids have Native American ties to the area so they're a little more entrenched, but they're as open to leaving as I've ever known. California is becoming a full blown liberal utopia and they're going to collapse.
Cousin and his wife made their way to Northern Oregon. They're aware that it's only a matter of time before Oregon follows suit and becomes an extension of northern California, but he says right now it's much better than California and he hopes it stays that way. If they need to move again, they'll probably end up in the heartland.
His kids are also all looking at options to leave. The kids have Native American ties to the area so they're a little more entrenched, but they're as open to leaving as I've ever known. California is becoming a full blown liberal utopia and they're going to collapse.
Cousin and his wife made their way to Northern Oregon. They're aware that it's only a matter of time before Oregon follows suit and becomes an extension of northern California, but he says right now it's much better than California and he hopes it stays that way. If they need to move again, they'll probably end up in the heartland.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:54 am to dakarx
I don't like taxes in general, but one that might deter people from being fatasses is hard to really hate.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:54 am to DemonKA3268
The rest of the country needs to assist in this fight so that we can keep the crazy, liberal progressives in California and not have them relocate to AZ, TX, GA, etc. to escape these taxes. California is a blue and lost cause, let’s keep it that way.
Posted on 4/11/19 at 9:56 am to DemonKA3268
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Democratic Assemblyman Richard Bloom has supported a 20-cent-per-ounce tax in previous proposals.
that's $2.40 in taxes just for a standard 12 ounce coke.
wtf... add the 1-1.50 price the store will charge and you will be spending $4+ for a canned drink
So a 24 case of sprite will cost 57$ in taxes alone?
am I fricking my math here or what??
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