Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: MCO Tax And Medical MarijuanaFebruary 5, 2016Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to explain what the California Managed Care Organization tax is and why it’s important. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Councilman Proposes Pot Tax To Fund Kids ProgramsFebruary 2, 2016 | Bob MoffittIn June, voters in the City of Sacramento may be asked to support a 5 percent tax on medical marijuana cultivation with the money going to youth programs. The idea comes from a city councilman. Three other council members have expressed reservations.
State GovernmentSecond Initiative Filed To Extend Prop 30September 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThere is another effort underway to extend California’s Proposition 30 income tax. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Considers Vacation Rental RestrictionsSeptember 8, 2015 | Steve MilneThe City of Sacramento wants your ideas on potential new limits for short-term vacation rentals. A community meeting is set for tomorrow. Right now, there are nearly 200 properties within the city limits that are listed on Airbnb. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Revisit $2 A Pack Cigarette TaxAugust 26, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia lawmakers are taking another crack at raising the tax on cigarettes -- by two dollars a pack -- as part of a special session on health care funding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 13 "Split-Roll" Proposed In California LegislatureJune 10, 2015 | Ben AdlerIt’s often called California’s political third-rail: the voter-approved initiative that limits property tax increases. A proposal in the state Legislature would change Proposition 13. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Revenues Strong In MarchApril 10, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s General Fund finances remained strong in March. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Property Taxes Due FridayApril 6, 2015 | Steve MilneApril 15 isn't the only tax day. So is this Friday, April 10. At least for people who own property in California.
State GovernmentCalifornia Property Taxes Could SkyrocketSeptember 22, 2014 | Katie OrrSome homeowners could see skyrocketing property tax bills this year, beyond the typical 2 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rancho Cordova Will Vote On Sales Tax MeasureJuly 22, 2014 | Bob MoffittPeople who live in Rancho Cordova will vote in November whether to increase the sales tax from 8 percent to 8.5 percent. The City can't say how the tax will be used, but it can talk about what people say they want improved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
