public employee pensions Archives

How Much do California’s State Workers Make?

November 4, 2020 2:15 pmNovember 5, 2020 11:54 am

Californians pay the highest overall taxes in the United States, with more to come. The Democratic supermajority in the state legislature is considering AB 1253 that would raise the top income tax rate to 16.8 percent, and AB 2088 that would impose an annual...

No Change in California’s K-12 Performance Despite 60% Spending Increase Since 2011

May 4, 2019 7:20 amMay 7, 2019 12:12 pm

The 60 percent increase in Kindergarten through 12th grade spending in California’s schools, just since 2011 hasn’t made a difference in student performance. And it’s apparent the money isn’t making it into the classroom. The three large school district’s teachers...

California Supreme Court Cuts Pension ‘Air Time,’ but Preserves ‘California Rule’

March 4, 2019 12:57 pmMarch 5, 2019 3:34 pm

The California Supreme Court announced its long-awaited decision on pension spiking and the purchase of “air time” credits Monday. In an unanimous ruling, the court found that state government may legally rescind the purchase of “air time” credits, a practice where...