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New Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More Costs

New Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More Costs

Report from the Transparency Foundation reveals CA “hidden state taxes” & climate mandates cause high utility bills

Follow-the-Money Investigation

Transparency Foundation reveals how Left-wing groups get inappropriate taxpayer funding for their lobbying, issue advocacy, and political activities
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Secure the Vote Initiative

California has the worst election process in the nation – and that’s why Transparency Foundation has launched a comprehensive effort to improve the integrity of its elections
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Special Interest Money in Politics

Transparency Foundation adds up which side gets the most special interest money – and the answer refutes the media’s current narrative
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Audit Reveals Evidence of Voter Fraud in California’s 2022 ElectionAudit Reveals Evidence of Voter Fraud in California’s 2022 Election

Audit Reveals Evidence of Voter Fraud in California’s 2022 Election

‍CA Receives Failing Grade on Non-Partisan Election Integrity Scorecard After Audit Finds Evidence of Voter Fraud

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Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer

Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer

Before We Go Further Down Path of the Green New Deal, Policymakers & the Media Should Demand Answers to 5 Questions

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Briefing: Holding Government Accountable in California By Exposing Inappropriate Use of Taxpayer FundsBriefing: Holding Government Accountable in California By Exposing Inappropriate Use of Taxpayer Funds

Briefing: Holding Government Accountable in California By Exposing Inappropriate Use of Taxpayer Funds

Informative virtual workshop on holding government accountable.

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Transparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” InvestigationTransparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” Investigation

Transparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” Investigation

Non-partisan investigation aims to uncover the causes for California’s high costs and recommend policy changes

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Investigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing GroupsInvestigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing Groups

Investigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing Groups

Left-wing groups in San Diego County got over $6.6 million in inappropriate taxpayer funding.

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