[sam_schneider]

Well, voters capped their ability to make money on property tax, so is that the state's fault? (Also it has a budget surplus?)

[jelliclesfarm]

property tax is different from the rest of the budget. perhaps you should look into how the state of california manages its budget. there are paid professionals and researchers who will do the research the work for you.

[ericd]

I think a lot of changes in the state finances resulted from prop 13. There’s a great podcast interview series with Jerry Brown where he talks about the passage, and the chaos that ensued, worth a listen.