Ep. 110 | Propositions 2 & 43: California, Stop Treating Tax Increases Like They’re Normal!

We have forgotten that taxation is a serious power over the lives and livelihoods of the people in California. Every election we see numerous propositions placed on the ballot that will increase our taxes – and majority of the time, we pass them! It is looking no different with this election. Today, we're looking at two California propositions that bring questions of taxation and government spending to the forefront: Propositions 2 and 43. Check out more content related to the 2026 Midterm Election here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCnupqFpv0YhdpzMggPm91Vpi&si=UUqNml3UDd-Jgsqy For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/california-tax-increases-propositions-2-and-43 Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:30 Wait, MORE taxes are on the ballot?? 01:31 – 17:23 Proposition 2: More Money, More Problems 17:24 – 26:09 Proposition 43: Protecting Taxpayers 26:10 – 32:18 Restoring the Weight of Taxation