California California’s “billionaire tax” is not genuine – or smart – tax policy The state is overreliant on wealthy taxpayers as it is. If even if a fraction of this group is motivated to move, the consequences for the state's financial health will be enormous. By Matthew Klink / 16 Jan 2026
Los Angeles The case against a $30 minimum wage in L.A. It represents a nearly 70% wage hike in just a few years. That cost has to land somewhere. Most likely, workers and consumers will feel the pinch. By Matthew Klink / 22 Dec 2025