CMC Introductory American Government -- Honors: California, Texas, and Public Policy

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During the semester, I shall post course material and students will comment on it. Students are also free to comment on any aspect of American politics, either current or historical. There are only two major limitations: no coarse language, and no derogatory comments about people at the Claremont Colleges. This blog is on the open Internet, so post nothing that you would not want a potential employer to see. Syllabus: http://gov20h.blogspot.com/2023/08/draft-introduction-to-american-politics.html

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

California, Texas, and Public Policy

For Monday, read Miller ch. 11-13.

On Monday, we shall adjourn at noon for course evaluations. Bring your devices.

Political Background Review

News deserts in California and Texas
"The Lone Star Constitution places many shackles on state government" (Miller 135).

California Constitution -- the Progressive imprint
Annual legislative salaries:

Texas: $7,200 California: $114,877

Back to the NYT video

Taxes and Fiscal Policy

Stanford study:

BUT CONSIDER DISTRIBUTIONAL EFFECT

California income tax: Top 1 percent of taxpayers now generate half of personal income tax receipts.

The federal picture: Average Federal Tax Rates, by Income Group, 1979 to 2018

Union representation in 2021:

Texas 4.7%
California: 17.8%

Opportunity Atlas

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