KC Budget Policy Publications

“CA Republican Party Does Not Govern and Only Serves to Obstruct Governance by Democratic Majority, Devolution of CA Republican Party Provides Mandate for Lowering 2/3 Vote Requirement,” KC Fiscal Focus Report, March 2011.

“Summary of Benefits and Costs of California’s 2/3 Vote Requirement for Taxes or a Budget With Increased Tax Revenues,” KC Fiscal Focus Report, March 2011. 

“California’s Failed Experiment with Minority Rule Thwarts the Will of the Majority, Prevents Effective Operation of Government,” David Kersten Op-Ed, California Progress Report, August 19, 2010. 

“Two Schools of Academic Thought Emerge on How to Break Budget Gridlock in Sacramento,”  KC Fiscal Focus Report, August 2010. 

“State General Fund Spending Has Dropped by $20 Billion Since 2006-07, Major Decreases for Every Program Area.”  KC Fiscal Focus Report, August 2010.

“State to Experience Mild Cash Crunch by End of March, But Real Crisis Begins in July.”  KC Fiscal Focus Report, March 2010.

“California’s Increasing Debt Burden Threatens State’s Ability to Fund Vital Infrastructure Projects.” KC Fiscal Focus Report, December 2009.

Hidden Consequence of 2008-09 Budget Deal” (PDF) October 2008.

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