By Steve Williams
In my last RedState op-ed, I argued that Republicans can’t just cut taxes and walk away. We must prove we can govern — and in California, that means pushing tax reforms that create opportunity, unleash investment, and ease the burden on families, workers, and entrepreneurs. The problem isn’t just high taxes; it’s a tax code that actively discourages growth.
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Not long ago, I reached out to a well-known Southern California chef — someone with national recognition and deep roots in the local dining scene — about helping him find new locations. His response was blunt: “I’m done opening restaurants in California until they fix things.” That one sentence captures what so many Californians feel. It’s not just policy on paper driving people away — it’s real-world frustration from those who want to build,