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Study Shows Living in CA Imposes a $26,478.72 “Cost-of-Living Penalty” on Typical Middle-Class FamilyStudy Shows Living in CA Imposes a $26,478.72 “Cost-of-Living Penalty” on Typical Middle-Class Family
Nov 9, 2023

Study Shows Living in CA Imposes a $26,478.72 “Cost-of-Living Penalty” on Typical Middle-Class Family

TF report calculates the total higher costs paid by Californians versus national averages

Transparency Foundation Launches Investigation into Manipulation of California’s 2022 Redistricting MapsTransparency Foundation Launches Investigation into Manipulation of California’s 2022 Redistricting Maps
Oct 25, 2023

Transparency Foundation Launches Investigation into Manipulation of California’s 2022 Redistricting Maps

TF has found probable cause that CA's redistricting process was “corrupted and manipulated” by special interests

Study Uncovers Billions in Kansas Taxpayer Funds in ESG InvestmentsStudy Uncovers Billions in Kansas Taxpayer Funds in ESG Investments
Oct 9, 2023

Study Uncovers Billions in Kansas Taxpayer Funds in ESG Investments

Transparency Foundation analyzed FY 2022 Kansas state funds & found billions in investments non-compliant with state law

The Five Covid Lies Government and the Media Hope You Forget The Five Covid Lies Government and the Media Hope You Forget
Oct 3, 2023

The Five Covid Lies Government and the Media Hope You Forget

A new COVID variant is afoot, & government officials & media are amping renewed masking, vaccine, and lockdown mandates

Will Solar Farms Cause Another “Dust Bowl?” Will Solar Farms Cause Another “Dust Bowl?”
Jul 25, 2023

Will Solar Farms Cause Another “Dust Bowl?”

Massive solar farm developments on arid land are raising environmental concerns – & some warn of a modern "Dust Bowl"

Briefing: Audit Finds Evidence of Voter Fraud in CA ElectionsBriefing: Audit Finds Evidence of Voter Fraud in CA Elections
Jun 19, 2023

Briefing: Audit Finds Evidence of Voter Fraud in CA Elections

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

Audit Reveals Evidence of Voter Fraud in California’s 2022 ElectionAudit Reveals Evidence of Voter Fraud in California’s 2022 Election
Jun 7, 2023

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

How ESG Is Being Used to Distort Credit RiskHow ESG Is Being Used to Distort Credit Risk
May 1, 2023

How ESG Is Being Used to Distort Credit Risk

Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) rating criteria for potential investments distorts credit risk

Why Green Bonds Might Not Be So Green After All Why Green Bonds Might Not Be So Green After All
Apr 24, 2023

Why Green Bonds Might Not Be So Green After All

Sometimes Green marketing is nothing more than a label

Why Municipal Bonds Are Not As Safe As You ThinkWhy Municipal Bonds Are Not As Safe As You Think
Apr 17, 2023

Why Municipal Bonds Are Not As Safe As You Think

Just because a bond is issued by a local government entity does not mean it is backed by the credit of the local gov.

Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer Five Inconvenient Questions “Green New Deal” Supporters Can’t Answer
Mar 23, 2023

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

What is a CCA and Why You Should Be WorriedWhat is a CCA and Why You Should Be Worried
Mar 17, 2023

What is a CCA and Why You Should Be Worried

Community Choice Aggregation is an attempt by government to take over your electric utilities without your permission

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
Mar 14, 2023

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

Informative virtual workshop on holding government accountable.

The Myth of Private Utility Companies in California – How State Government Created a Costly Energy MonopolyThe Myth of Private Utility Companies in California – How State Government Created a Costly Energy Monopoly
Mar 1, 2023

The Myth of Private Utility Companies in California – How State Government Created a Costly Energy Monopoly

A single monopoly controls all electric and gas utility service in California — it's called “state government"

New Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More CostsNew Study Exposes $4.5 Billion in “Hidden State Taxes” on California Utility Bills – Climate Mandates Add Even More Costs
Feb 9, 2023

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

Transparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” InvestigationTransparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” Investigation
Jan 12, 2023

Transparency Foundation Launches “Cost of California” Investigation

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

Investigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing GroupsInvestigation Reveals Millions in Taxpayer Funds Diverted to Left-Wing Groups
Dec 6, 2022

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.

“Secure the Vote” Initiative Fights to Improve Integrity of California Election“Secure the Vote” Initiative Fights to Improve Integrity of California Election
Nov 1, 2022

“Secure the Vote” Initiative Fights to Improve Integrity of California Election

Transparency Foundation pioneered a new effort in California’s 2022 elections to enhance election integrity

“Safe Vote Sunday” Campaign Launches to Get Out the Vote in CA“Safe Vote Sunday” Campaign Launches to Get Out the Vote in CA
Aug 10, 2022

“Safe Vote Sunday” Campaign Launches to Get Out the Vote in CA

The Transparency Foundation announces a new effort to enhance election integrity by boosting early election turnout...

Transparency Foundation’s Novel Plan to Inject Integrity into CA Election OfficesTransparency Foundation’s Novel Plan to Inject Integrity into CA Election Offices
Jul 21, 2022

Transparency Foundation’s Novel Plan to Inject Integrity into CA Election Offices

CA’s elections have the highest risk of fraud – but our new effort aims to inject more integrity in the process.

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