You’re Next: New PRI Study Finds Wealth Taxes May Start with Billionaires, But Average Families Could Pay the Price
Wayne Winegarden
October 9, 2026
SACRAMENTO – A new Pacific Research Institute study released today finds that average Californians could ultimately bear significant economic costs from a wealth tax – through fewer job opportunities, weaker income growth and increased fiscal pressure that could eventually reach ...
NEW PRI Book Tells Stories of Students, Parents and Educators Fighting Back Against DEI
Lance Izumi
October 5, 2026
SACRAMENTO – Students, parents, teachers, school board members and college professors across the country are challenging controversial so-called diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) and winning. Their stories are at the heart of a new book released today by the ...
Newsom’s Greatest COVID ‘Hits’
Kerry Jackson
October 13, 2026
It’s likely he made the concession, though, only because he’s convinced he won’t be held accountable. But even if he’s not the Democrats’ 2028 presidential candidate, he still should be made to answer for his authoritarian decisions. Newsom says his ...
Obamacare Vulnerable to a Real Fraud Problem
Sally C. Pipes
October 12, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it canceled the policies only after investigating and confirming that the enrollments were unauthorized. Many involved people enrolled without their knowledge, sometimes by dishonest insurance agents and brokers. Those cancellations are expected ...
Medicare for All comes with a human cost voters don’t realize
Sally C. Pipes
October 12, 2026
“Medicare for All” is enjoying a political resurgence. A KFF poll released last week found that two-thirds of Americans support a national health plan — the highest level since the organization began asking about the idea in 2017. But enthusiasm ...
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