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VERNON: LEECH CITY, USA FEATURED
March 27, 2011
REJECTION OF OBAMACARE FEATURED
March 22, 2011
LUNCH WITH JERRY FEATURED
March 14, 2011
CUT TAXES, NOT TAX CREDITS FEATURED
February 16, 2011
TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION FEATURED
February 8, 2011
JERRY ON A LEASH FEATURED
January 24, 2011
HARDLY A TRANSPARENT BUDGET FEATURED
January 17, 2011
CALIFORNIA: THE GOLDEN STATE FEATURED
January 13, 2011
BUDGET COMMENTARY FEATURED
January 11, 2011
BUDGET GAMES FEATURED
January 11, 2011
PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT FEATURED
January 7, 2011
A NEW YEAR -- OR IS IT? FEATURED
January 3, 2011
OOPS & OPM FEATURED
December 28, 2010
BETRAYAL FEATURED
December 13, 2010
ZOMBIES ARE REAL! FEATURED
December 6, 2010
FORBIDDEN SPEECH FEATURED
November 29, 2010
A THANKSGIVING RETROSPECTIVE FEATURED
November 24, 2010
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY FEATURED
November 18, 2010
WHEN TOO MANY VOTES COUNT FEATURED
November 18, 2010
WHAT WILL BROWN DO? FEATURED
November 15, 2010
REBUILDING THE HOUSE FEATURED
November 11, 2010
A SEASON OF HORRORS! FEATURED
November 8, 2010
WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT NEXT? FEATURED
November 5, 2010
FROM SURGERY TO SACRAMENTO FEATURED
November 2, 2010
FIELD POLL HOOEY FEATURED
October 29, 2010
WHY A REP WILL WIN AD 53 FEATURED
October 24, 2010
POLITICAL FARM SYSTEMS FEATURED
October 23, 2010
A VERY TAXING BALLOT FEATURED
October 18, 2010
REMARKS TO WESTERN CPAC FEATURED
October 16, 2010
WHO IS ROSY PROJECTIONS? FEATURED
October 11, 2010
PENSION REFORM OR BUST FEATURED
September 27, 2010
THE TAJ MAHAL IN THE LAUSD FEATURED
September 20, 2010
HOWARD JARVIS WAS CRAZY FEATURED
September 13, 2010
DRILL, BABY, DRILL FEATURED
August 30, 2010
QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE FEATURED
August 28, 2010
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS FEATURED
August 23, 2010
THE JERRY BROWN ISSUE AD FEATURED
August 18, 2010
CALIFORNIA SHRINKING FEATURED
August 18, 2010
TAX HIKE BUDGET FEATURED
August 5, 2010
PASS THE SUNTAN LOTION FEATURED
July 12, 2010
ENJOY THE BARBEQUE FEATURED
June 28, 2010
THE RULE OF LAW FEATURED
April 28, 2010
HOWARD WOULD BE PROUD! FEATURED
April 19, 2010
ALWAYS A REFORMER FIRST FEATURED
April 15, 2010
POMBO RIDES AGAIN FEATURED
April 14, 2010
THE CLEAR LIGHT OF DAY FEATURED
April 12, 2010
THE PORK STOPS HERE FEATURED
April 7, 2010
CR ACTIVISM CONTEST FEATURED
March 15, 2010
GOING ON OFFENSE FEATURED
March 15, 2010
WHY MEG, WHY NOW? FEATURED
March 1, 2010
NOW WHO IS THE PARTY OF "NO?" FEATURED
February 26, 2010
NOT TAXED ENOUGH? FEATURED
February 23, 2010
BAMN LAWSUIT FEATURED
February 23, 2010
TURN CALIFORNIA AROUND FEATURED
February 9, 2010
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! FEATURED
January 18, 2010
THE POIZNER BUDGET PLAN FEATURED
January 7, 2010
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO FEATURED
January 6, 2010
DEFEATING JERRY BROWN FEATURED
December 19, 2009
BEATING BOXER IN 2010 FEATURED
December 19, 2009
A NEW KIND OF LEADERSHIP FEATURED
December 19, 2009
SMOKE AND MIRRORS FEATURED
December 17, 2009
TARP ON STEROIDS FEATURED
December 12, 2009
IT'S TIME TO SUSPEND AB 32 FEATURED
December 4, 2009
MOST LAWMAKERS ARE FAILING US FEATURED
November 23, 2009
REAGAN’S WORDS STILL TRUE FEATURED
November 16, 2009
DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN FEATURED
November 12, 2009
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME FEATURED
November 9, 2009
THE PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FEATURED
October 30, 2009
THE RULE OF 144,000 FEATURED
October 28, 2009
WE’RE ALL MAD HERE FEATURED
October 26, 2009
THE 10-10-10 PLAN FEATURED
October 20, 2009
ACORN MUST BE INVESTIGATED FEATURED
September 17, 2009
REMEMBERING ROMUALDO FEATURED
September 15, 2009
21st CENTURY STEALTH TAX FEATURED
September 10, 2009
THE BOND BOMB FEATURED
August 31, 2009
OF ICEBERGS AND HEALTHCARE FEATURED
August 26, 2009
THE REST OF THE STORY FEATURED
August 15, 2009
ALOHA SENATOR STEINBERG FEATURED
July 27, 2009
TARP AND ACORN FEATURED
July 13, 2009
STRIKING A BALANCE FEATURED
July 6, 2009
INDEPENDENCE FOREVER FEATURED
July 4, 2009
THE MESSAGE FEATURED
May 20, 2009
TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD FEATURED
May 20, 2009
THE 1A TAX ULTIMATUM FEATURED
May 12, 2009
NO MORE BUSINESS AS USUAL FEATURED
April 22, 2009
THE LONG ROAD BACK FEATURED
April 20, 2009
THE TEA PARTY MESSAGE FEATURED
April 20, 2009
WAKING A SLEEPING GIANT FEATURED
March 9, 2009
CALIFORNIA: PARADISE LOST FEATURED
February 27, 2009
THE UN-STIMULATING STIMULUS FEATURED
February 13, 2009
DEAL OR NO DEAL? FEATURED
February 12, 2009
MEG WHITMAN: ACCOMPLISHER FEATURED
February 10, 2009
POIZNER PRODUCES FEATURED
January 29, 2009
WHAT'S A REAL SPENDING CAP? FEATURED
January 26, 2009
NECESSARY SENATE REFORMS FEATURED
January 26, 2009
A NEW TWIST ON BUDGETING FEATURED
January 20, 2009
DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION FEATURED
January 7, 2009
AFTER THE ELECTION HANGOVER FEATURED
December 1, 2008
RUNAWAY TAXPAYERS FEATURED
November 21, 2008
A NEW MENTALITY FEATURED
October 18, 2008

An exclusive column from Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy.

CAL-TAX BETRAYAL FEATURED
September 7, 2008
iTAX REDUX FEATURED
July 22, 2008
SALES TAX ON SERVICES COULD BYPASS TWO-THIRDS LEGISLATIVE VOTE FEATURED
June 9, 2008

An exclusive column from Michelle Steel, an elected member of the State Board of Equalization.

PROPOSITION 13 PREVENTS HIGHER TAXES ON CALIFORNIANS FEATURED
June 6, 2008

An exclusive column from Assemblyman Anthony Adams, who blogs regularly for the FlashReport.

TO VOTERS, PROPOSITION 13 IS STILL A WINNER FEATURED
June 5, 2008

An exclusive column by Jon Coupal. Coupal is the President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

THE 2008 FARM BILL SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PASSED, AND CERTAINLY THE PRESIDENT'S VETO SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN OVERRIDDEN FEATURED
June 2, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by U.S. Representative Edward Royce.

PLASTIC BAG TAX WILL HURT WORKING FAMILIES FEATURED
May 30, 2008

An exclusive column by California Assemblyman Cameron Smyth.

ECONOMIC RECOVERY DEPENDS ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS FEATURED
May 30, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, Senior Republican, U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor.

DEMOCRATS CONTINUE THEIR ASSAULT ON TAXPAYERS, BUSINESSES FEATURED
May 29, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assistant Assembly Republican Leader Rick Keene.

LITIGATION COSTS OVERWHELM REBATE CHECKS OF CALIFORNIANS FEATURED
May 29, 2008

An exclusive column from Horace Cooper. Mr. Cooper is a senior fellow at the American Civil Rights Union, based in Washington DC

DEMOCRATS PASS FOOD STAMPS FOR FELONS, GLOBAL WARMING TAX FEATURED
May 28, 2008

An exclusive column from Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

OBSCURE PUBLIC AGENCY FUNDING CAMPAIGNS TO OPPOSE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS FEATURED
May 27, 2008

An exclusive column from Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

LET'S USE BILLIONS IN UNUSED "FIRST FIVE" FUNDS IN ADDRESSING STATE BUDGET SHORTFALL FEATURED
May 27, 2008

An exclusive column from State Senator Dave Cox.

MONEY IS NOT THE KEY TO EDUCATION FEATURED
May 23, 2008

An exclusive column from Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy.

THE DEMOCRAT PARTY HAS BECOME THE PARTY OF "NO" FEATURED
May 21, 2008

An exclusive column by Morgan Crinklaw, Communications Director for the Assembly Republican Caucus.

THREATENING TAXPAYERS WITH A MASSIVE SALES TAX INCREASE IS NO SOLUTION TO OVERSPENDING FEATURED
May 20, 2008

An exclusive column from Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee.

CHILD PREDATOR BILL IN TROUBLE FEATURED
May 20, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assemblyman Paul Cook.

IT'S TEMPORARY, TAX-NEUTRAL, AND WE NEVER INTEND TO USE IT -- THE BUDGET'S TAX TRIGGER FEATURED
May 19, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Michael C. Genest. Genest is the Director of the California State Office of Finance.

BUDGET PROCESS IS INSTITUTIONALLY CORRUPT FEATURED
May 19, 2008

An exclusive column from Board of Equalization Member Bill Leonard.

JUDICIAL ACTIVISM FORCES HOMOSEXUAL MARRIAGES ON CALIFORNIANS FEATURED
May 16, 2008

An exclusive column from Karen England, Executive Director of the Capitol Resource Institute.

HOLD THE LINE ON TAXES AND SPENDING FEATURED
May 16, 2008

An exclusive column from Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill.

CALIFORNIA BUDGET CRISIS IS FAR FROM OVER FEATURED
May 15, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assembly Budget Committee Vice-Chairman Roger Niello.

REPUBLICANS CONTINUE TO OFFER COMMON-SENSE SOLUTIONS TO CALIFORNIA'S BUDGET CHALLENGES FEATURED
May 9, 2008

An exclusive column from Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill and Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines.

THE DEMOCRATS' $45 BILLION SERVICE TAX FEATURED
May 7, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Michelle Steel, Member of the California Board of Equalization.

STATE BUDGET PROBLEM IS NOT A LACK OF FUNDS FEATURED
May 6, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by the Honorable Peter Foy.

U.S. SUPREME COURT UNDERSTANDS MERITS OF VOTER I.D. FEATURED
May 5, 2008

An exclusive column penned by former California Secretary of State Bill Jones and Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS CELEBRATE TAX FREEDOM DAY FEATURED
April 30, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Ted Gaines.

CALIFORNIA'S BROKEN WELFARE SYSTEM FEATURED
April 23, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy.

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE IN NEED OF GREATER TRANSPARENCY FEATURED
April 17, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

FROM THE SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER... FEATURED
April 16, 2008

A column penned for the FlashReport by Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill.

A TAX DAY MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS FEATURED
April 15, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assemblyman Anthony Adams.

CELEBRATING THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF RESCUING LIBERTY FROM COAST TO COAST IN THE SHADOW OF AIR FORCE ONE FEATURED
April 14, 2008

FR Managing Editor Emeritus Nicholas Romero shares with us his night at the Pacific Legal Foundation's 35th Anniversary Celebration.

IGNORING DEFICIT, DEMOCRATS WANT TO SPEND EVEN MORE THIS YEAR FEATURED
April 10, 2008

An exclusive column from Assemblyman Bob Huff. Huff is Chairman of the Assembly Republican Caucus.

RNC REFORM PROPOSAL DISADVANTAGES CALIFORNIA FEATURED
April 7, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Ron Nehring. Nehring is Chairman of the California Republican Party.

REPUBLICAN EDUCATION REFORMS WILL IMPROVE SCHOOLS WITHOUT GROWING DEFICIT FEATURED
April 3, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines.

MORE MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS FEATURED
March 28, 2008

An exclusive column penned by State Senate Republican Caucus Chairman George Runner.

GETTING GOVERNMENT OFF THE BACKS OF VOLUNTEERS FEATURED
March 28, 2008

An column penned by State Senator Roy Ashburn.

PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS: GOVERNMENT'S STRATEGY OF DIVIDE AND CONQUER FEATURED
March 27, 2008

An exclusive column penned by John Kabateck. Kabateck is Executive Director of the National Federation for Independent Business/California.

MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT FUNDRAISING EVENT, March 25, The Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California FEATURED
March 26, 2008

In his first California campaign swing since clinching the GOP nomination, Senator McCain came through Orange County. FR Publisher Jon Fleischman attended his fundraising event...

REPUBLICANS LOOK TO PROTECT U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL RESIDENTS FROM NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
March 25, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Jim Silva.

REPUBLICANS WILL NOT SUPPORT TAX INCREASES... PERIOD. FEATURED
March 20, 2008

A column penned by Assembly Republican Leader Michael Villines.

DEMOCRATS' TAX AND SPEND BUDGET BLUEPRINT BAD FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES & WORKERS FEATURED
March 17, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Buck McKeon.

ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS RELEASE TOP 10 LIST OF DEMOCRAT TAX INCREASES FEATURED
March 13, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Jim Silva.

AN ACTIVIST JUDICIARY CLAIMS NEW VICTIMS: HOME SCHOOLERS FEATURED
March 11, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Ron Nehring. Nehring is Chairman of the California Republican Party.

COURT RULING THREATENS RIGHTS OF PARENTS TO HOME SCHOOL FEATURED
March 8, 2008

A column on the this past week's ridiculous court ruling against home schooling penned exclusively for the FlashReport by State Assemblyman Mike Duvall.

SACRAMENTO DEMOCRATS JUST DON'T GET IT -- RAISING TAXES IS POOR PUBLIC POLICY FEATURED
March 6, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

DEMOCRATS WANT TO RAISE YOUR TAXES... A LOT! FEATURED
March 6, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assembly Republican Leader Michael Villines.

MAKING THE MORTGAGE MESS WORSE FEATURED
March 3, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Robert P. Murphy, Ph.D., of the Pacific Research Institute.

RAISING TAXES IS THE ONLY THING THAT DEMOCRATS WANT TO DO FEATURED
February 27, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblywoman Audra Strickland.

MY PRIORITES AS SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER FEATURED
February 22, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Dave Cogdill, who Wendesday was selected by his colleages to be the Senate Republican Leader.

SPLIT ROLL TAX WILL HURT STATE BUSINESSES FEATURED
February 21, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth.

TWO-STEP BUDGET SOLUTION: SPENDING FREEZE AND SPENDING-LIMIT INITIATIVE FEATURED
February 20, 2008

A column penned for the FlashReport by Lew Uhler, President of the National Tax Limitation Committee.

SCHWARZENEGGER ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES "90 DAYS OF HOPE" PROGRAM FEATURED
February 15, 2008

A column from the Hon. Rosario Marin, Secretary of the California State and Consumer Services Agency

LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR MUST DO BETTER TO GET DEFICIT UNDER CONTROL FEATURED
February 14, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assemblyman Bob Huff. Huff is Chairman of the Assembly Republican Caucus.

SUMMARY PAROLE WOULD JEOPARDIZE PUBLIC SAFETY FEATURED
February 13, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

POSITIONING FOR VICTORY FEATURED
February 12, 2008

An exclusive column from Ron Nehring, Chairman of the California Republican Party.

LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE, REPUBLICANS WANTED FEATURED
February 11, 2008

A column on the legislative fellows programs on offer to Republicans in California by former fellow and Republican legislative staffer Will Smith.

ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS LAUNCH BUDGET WEBSITE FEATURED
February 7, 2008

An exclusive column from Assemblyman Roger Niello.

WRONG STIMULUS: MORE DEBT AND HIGHER INFLATION FEATURED
February 5, 2008

A column penned for the FlashReport by U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton)

A VIEWERS GUIDE TO SUPER TUESDAY (IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DELEGATES) FEATURED
February 5, 2008

An exclusive column penned by State Senator John Lewis (Ret'd.)

INDIAN GAMING AGREEMENTS WILL PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S BUDGET FEATURED
February 4, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Tom Harman.

OVER 500 PARTICIPATE IN AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY GRASSROOTS SUMMIT FEATURED
February 3, 2008

A synopsis of the first California summit of Americans for Prosperity written exclusively for the FlashReport by Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy.

PHOTOS FROM 1/29 PRES DEBATE -"SPIN ROOM" FEATURED
January 31, 2008

FR Publisher Jon Fleischman and Managing Editor Emeritus Nick Romero were in the "Spin Room" at the Presidential Debate...

WHO WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE UNDER THE GOVERNOR'S PLAN? FEATURED
January 31, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian (R-Stockton)

MITT ROMNEY, A LEADER FOR CALIFORNIA CONSERVATIVES FEATURED
January 30, 2008

A column penned by Tony Strickland on behalf of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

FRESH OFF A FLORIDA VICTORY, JOHN MCCAIN WILL CAMPAIGN VIGOROUSLY IN CALIFORNIA FEATURED
January 30, 2008

A column penned by State Senator Jeff Denham, on behalf of U.S. Senator John McCain.

FIRING OF FEDERAL RECEIVER SENDS MESSAGE OF COOPERATION REGARDING THREE JUDGE PANEL FEATURED
January 29, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assemblyman Todd Spitzer (R-Orange)

CALIFORNIA HEALTH "REFORM" PLAN WOULD BREAK THE BANK FEATURED
January 28, 2008

An exclusive column from John Graham, Director of Health Care Studies at the Pacific Research Institute.

GOVERNOR'S BUDGET "NEW" MATH DOESN'T ADD UP FEATURED
January 24, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Chuck DeVore.

O.C. LINCOLN CLUB STRONGLY URGES A "NO" ON PROPS 94-97, THE INDIAN GAMBLING COMPACTS FEATURED
January 23, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Dan Baren, Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Orange County Lincoln Club.

THE STATE'S BUDGET CRISIS DEMANDS REFORM FEATURED
January 18, 2008

A column from State Senator Bob Margett.

PRIMARY REFORM ON THE AGENDA AS RNC MEETS THIS WEEK FEATURED
January 17, 2008

An exclusive column from Ron Nehring, Chairman of the California Republican Party.

PROPERTY OWNERS CHEER AS REAL EMINENT DOMAIN REFORM MEASURE QUALIFIES FOR JUNE BALLOT FEATURED
January 17, 2008

An exclusive column from Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

WASHINGTON MONUMENT STRATEGY ALIVE AND WELL IN CALIFORNIA FEATURED
January 17, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee.

SHINING THE LIGHT OF TRUTH ON BUDGET ABSURDITY FEATURED
January 16, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines.

MY ENDORSEMENT OF RUDY GIULIANI FEATURED
January 13, 2008

Former UC Regent and Prop. 209 leader Ward Connerly spells out why he has endorsed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

LET'S FIX THE BUDGET MESS FEATURED
January 11, 2008

An exclusive column penned by Michael C. Genest. Genest is the Director of the California State Office of Finance, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

IT'S TIME FOR SACRAMENTO TO STOP DIGGING A DEEPER BUDGET HOLE FEATURED
January 11, 2008

An exclusive column from Assemblyman Roger Niello. Niello is Vice Chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee.

GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL FOR A NEW "FIRE-FIGHTING TAX" ON ALL CALIFORNIA PROPERTY IS A VERY BAD IDEA FEATURED
January 10, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Mike Duvall (R-Yorba Linda)

A CRITIQUE OF THE GOVERNOR'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS FEATURED
January 9, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

ONE MORE TIME: BUDGET WOES ARE NOT PROP 13'S FAULT FEATURED
January 8, 2008

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

THE CURTAIN RAISES ON THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE YEAR FEATURED
January 7, 2008

An exclusive column penned by FlashReport State Capitol Correspondent Dan Schnur.

GOVERNOR'S PLAN STILL A TAX INCREASE FEATURED
December 28, 2007

A column penned by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

HAWAII GOVERNMENT SUES ITSELF TO QUASH PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - AND WINS FEATURED
December 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Robert Thomas, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation.

I CAN WIN IN WASHINGTON STATE FEATURED
December 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Dino Rossi, Republican candidate for Governor in Washington State.

TAXPAYERS SHOULDN'T BE HELD LIABLE FOR BAD DECISIONS BY BORROWERS, LENDERS FEATURED
December 21, 2007

A column penned by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

LET'S THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WHEN FINDING NEW MONEY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FEATURED
December 21, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senate Republican Caucus Chairman George Runner.

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL MUST INVESTIGATE THE CA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS FEATURED
December 21, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.

TAX AGENCY MAKES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MISTAKE FEATURED
December 21, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Michelle Steel. Steel is an elected member of the California State Board of Equalization.

SACRAMENTO PUTS LOCALS IN HANDCUFFS FEATURED
December 19, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Gary Jeandron, a Republican candidate for State Assembly in AD 80.

TRUE LIES - STARRING GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER FEATURED
December 19, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Meredith Turney with Capitol Resource Family Impact.

WHO DO WE TRUST ON REDISTRICTING? FEATURED
December 18, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Michael Schroeder, a former Chairman of the California Republican Party.

SCHWARZENEGGER/NUNEZ PLAN UNHEALTHY FOR CALIFORNIA FEATURED
December 18, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Jim Silva (R-Huntington Beach)

NUNEZ, SCHWARZENEGGER BRING US AN INCREDIBLY TERRIBLE HEALTH PLAN FEATURED
December 17, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-Irvine)

THERE'S A FEE-ING FRENZY AT THE PORTS OF LONG BEACH/LOS ANGELES FEATURED
December 16, 2007

A column on the new container fee proposed at the Port of Long Beach written exclusively for the FlashReport by California State Assemblyman Mike Duvall.

THE CHILLING EFFECT OF THE BUSH/SCHWARZENEGGER FREEZE FEATURED
December 6, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by George Passantino, a Senior Fellow with the Reason Foundation.

CRA RELEASES 2007 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD - HOW DID YOUR LEGISLATOR VOTE? FEATURED
December 5, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Tom Hudson.

JON FLEISCHMAN TURNS 40 TODAY FEATURED
December 4, 2007

Best wishes to Jon on the big 4-0

POLITICIANS WON'T LIKE VOTERS' ANSWER TO HEALTHCARE REFORM QUESTION FEATURED
December 4, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Frank Schubert, President of Schubert-Flint Public Affairs.

SPENDING LIMIT WILL FORCE POLITICIANS TO GET DEFICIT UNDER CONTROL FEATURED
November 30, 2007

An column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Ted Gaines.

NEW WEBSITE SHOWS CALIFORNIANS REAL IMPACT OF PRISON POPULATION CAP FEATURED
November 29, 2007

An exclusive column penned by State Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.

CTC SHOULD PRIORITIZE ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS BASED ON NEED FEATURED
November 28, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Mike Duvall (R-Yorba Linda).

THE RON PAUL REVOLUTION FEATURED
November 27, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Allan Bartlett, a supporter of Ron Paul's Presidential Campaign.

A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR - HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES TO HELP YOU WITH THE STATE'S FISCAL CRISIS FEATURED
November 26, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bill Leonard. Leonard is an elected member of the California State Board of Equalization.

EMINENT DOMAIN REFORM BALLOT MEASURE TURNS IN SIGNATURES FEATURED
November 21, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

THE 2007 CLAREMONT INSTITUTE CHURCHILL DINNER FEATURED
November 21, 2007

A synopsis and review of Donald Rumsfeld's acceptance of the Claremont Institute's prestigious Churchill Award written exclusively for the FlashReport by Nicholas Romero.

PROVIDING HOPE IN A TAX-HAPPY STATE - THE FIFTH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA PIGLET BOOK FEATURED
November 20, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and Tom Schatz, the President of Citizens Against Government Waste.

CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE REFORM: THE GOVERNOR'S NEW PLAN FEATURED
November 20, 2007

A column from Dr. Linda Halderman.

FISCAL CRISIS MEANS IT'S TIME TO REVIEW OUR SPENDING PRACTICES FEATURED
November 19, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

CALIFORNIA TAX AGENCY CREATES NEW ILLEGAL TASTE TAX FEATURED
November 18, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Michelle Steel, a Member of the California Board of Equalization.

REDISTRICTING CALIFORNIA FEATURED
November 17, 2007

A column on the three redistricting intiatives filed with the AG's office written exclusively for the FlashReport by Recall Davis leader Ted Costa.

BALLOT MEASURE INTRODUCED TO STOP LEAGUE OF CA CITIES FROM SPENDING TAXPAYER DOLLARS IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS FEATURED
November 16, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the Flash Report by on Coupal. Coupal is the President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER FEATURED
November 15, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bill Leonard, a member of the State Board of Equalization.

A BAILOUT IS NOT THE ANSWER FEATURED
November 9, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Edward R. Royce.

GANGS AFFECT ALL CALIFORNIANS FEATURED
November 8, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator George Runner and San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt.

HJTA'S 2007 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD - HOLD LAWMAKERS ACCOUNTABLE FEATURED
October 31, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

THE WILDFIRES - SOME ACTION ITEMS GOING FORWARD FEATURED
October 30, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter.

CALIFORNIA COUNTS: AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM ED ROLLINS FEATURED
October 29, 2007

An urgent message from longtime GOP Strategist Ed Rollins, the Chairman of the CalCounts Campaign...

League of Cities Proposal: Split Roll for Property Rights FEATURED
October 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS FOR DEMOCRAT PARTY BUILDING? FEATURED
October 18, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Darrell Issa.

PROTECTING CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE: JUST ADD WATER FEATURED
October 15, 2007

An exclusive article penned for the FlashReport by State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

UPDATED! - FR'S 2007 TOP TWENTY BILLS THE GOVERNOR SHOULD VETO FEATURED
October 13, 2007

FlashReport's 2007 "Worst of the Worst" - 20 Bills that Governor Schwarzenegger should veto, as compiled by State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth, Assemblyman Chuck DeVore and FR Publisher Jon Fleischman.

AMERICA NEEDS AMERICA'S MAYOR FEATURED
October 12, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by former Governor Pete Wilson.

WHY REPUBLICANS SHOULD SOLVE THE WATER CRISIS FEATURED
October 8, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Kevin McCarthy.

WATER BONDS ARE ABOUT QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY FEATURED
October 5, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman George Plescia.

GOVERNOR, IT'S TIME TO CALL A SPECIAL SESSION ON REDISTRICTING FEATURED
October 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Roy Ashburn.

THE GOVERNOR'S GIFT TO CRIMINALS FEATURED
October 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Kern County District Attorney Ed Jagels.

CONTINUING PROPERTY WRONGS SINCE PROP 90'S DEFEAT FEATURED
September 25, 2007

An article by Steven Greenhut originally submitted to the Pacific Research Institute as part of the Golden Fleece Award submittals.

INVESTING IN OUR WATER SYSTEM NOW SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY FEATURED
September 21, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Dave Cogdill.

DIARY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMIST FEATURED
September 20, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Martha Montelongo.

COMING TO A SCHOOL LOCKER ROOM NEAR YOU FEATURED
September 20, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Meridith Turney. Turney is theLegislative Liaison for Capitol Resource Family Impact, an affiliate of Capitol Resource Institute.

THE "INCONVENIENT TRUTH" ABOUT THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL FEATURED
September 19, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Martha Montelongo.

GOVERNOR'S VETO HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD FEATURED
September 13, 2007

A column on Governor Schwarzenegger's veto of the proposed Iraq War referendum written exclusively for the FlashReport by Assembly Republic Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

CONGRESSIONAL SEATS MUST BE PART OF ANY REAL REDISTRICTING REFORM FEATURED
September 7, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by former U.S. Rep. Pat Toomey. Toomey is President of the Club for Growth.

BRING TRUE ELECTORAL REFORM TO THE GOLDEN STATE FEATURED
September 7, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman John Benoit.

ACA 8 IS BAD NEWS - LET US DETAIL THE WAYS... FEATURED
September 6, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby. Norby is statewide director of Municipal Officials for Redevelopment Reform.

AB 8 = LOST JOBS FOR CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS FEATURED
September 6, 2007

An exclusive column from John Kabateck. John Kabateck is Executive Director of The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in California.

PUBLIC SAFETY NOT A PRIORITY FOR SENATE DEMOCRATS FEATURED
September 5, 2007

A column authored for the FlashReport by State Senator Dave Cogdill.

THE ADVENTURES OF DON, FABIAN & DICK FEATURED
September 4, 2007

An column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

LETTER FROM A MAJORITY OF CA REPUBLICAN LEGISLATORS AGAINST THE PERATA/NUNEZ TERM LIMITS WEAKENING SCHEME FEATURED
September 4, 2007

Below is "must read" correspondence from a majority of California Republican legislators.

HEALTH CARE REFORM REQUIRES A SERIOUS DEBATE, NOW FEATURED
August 31, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator George Runner.

CALIFORNIANS FOR TERROR BLOWS UP OWN ANTI-TERM LIMITS CAMPAIGN FEATURED
August 29, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jeff Miller, Chairman of the Riverside County GOP.

RESOLUTION OPPOSING PERATA/NUNEZ TERM LIMITS EXTENSION INITIATIVE FEATURED
August 28, 2007

The following is text of a resolution submitted by Jon Fleischman, Vice Chairman South of the CRP, for consideration at the upcoming State GOP Convention.

2007 STATE BUDGET: PROOF POSITIVE THAT WE MUST PRESERVE THE 2/3 VOTE REQUIREMENT TO PASS BUDGET AND RAISE TAXES FEATURED
August 26, 2007

A column on the two-thirds vote requirement written exclusively for the FlashReport by Assembly candidate and Orange County Taxpayer's Association Director Larry Dick.

DESPITE BEING TARGETED BY DEMOCRATS AND THE GOVERNOR, STANDING FIRM AGAINST THEIR PRESSURE WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO FEATURED
August 24, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Jeff Denham.

PROPOSITION 8 MEANS TAX FAIRNESS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS FEATURED
August 24, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus.

'GLOBAL WARMING' SETTLEMENT EQUALS SO MUCH HOT AIR FEATURED
August 23, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by San Bernardino County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt.

SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE MORTGAGE MELTDOWN? FEATURED
August 23, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bruce Bialosky.

THE IMPASSE PAID OFF BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK TO BE DONE FEATURED
August 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Dave Cogdill.

UNITED, REPUBLICAN SENATORS MADE A DIFFERENCE FEATURED
August 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

SNEAK ATTACK ON PROPERTY RIGHTS FALL FLAT - EMINENT DOMAIN MEASURE DOES NOT JEOPARDIZE WATER PROJECTS FEATURED
August 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

MY VISIT TO RANCHO DEL CIELO, THE REAGAN RANCH FEATURED
August 20, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

TESTING THE CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST FEATURED
August 17, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Vicki Murray, Ph.D. and Ian Randolph, both of the Pacific Research Institute.

TAKING A STAND TO PREVENT EARLY RELEASE OF OF DANGEROUS CRIMINALS FEATURED
August 15, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines and Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.

THE SKY IS FALLING... OR IS IT? FEATURED
August 13, 2007

An column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

THE NEW MAJORITY - BUILDING ON SUCCESS FEATURED
August 9, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Tom Tucker, the Chairman of the New Majority of California.

NANCY PELOSI IS THE NEW GRAY DAVIS? FEATURED
August 8, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by United States Congressman Kevin McCarthy.

BORDERLINE INJUSTICE
August 6, 2007

A column submitted to the FR from United States Congressman Ed Royce.

REDUCING HEALTH COSTS, BEGINNING IN THE WORKPLACE FEATURED
August 5, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by U.S. Congressman George Radanovich.

BORDER AGENTS DESERVE A PARDON FEATURED
July 31, 2007

An exclusive column from Congressman Duncan Hunter.

GOOD FOR SENATE REPUBLICANS FEATURED
July 29, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

CONSUMERS WIN WITH UNIFORM REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR LIFE/PROPERTY INSURANCE FEATURED
July 27, 2007

An exclusive column penned by United States Congressman Ed Royce (R-Fullerton).

Assembly Budget Plan Will Lower Deficit, Provide Tax Incentives to Grow Economy FEATURED
July 25, 2007

An exclusive column from Assemblyman Roger Niello.

SENATE REPUBLICANS MEET THE BUDGET CHALLENGE FEATURED
July 25, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman

Speaking of the Budget: How About $6 Million To Train Union Activists & Create Pro-Union Propaganda? FEATURED
July 24, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Kevin Korenthal with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter.

2002 OC RETROACTIVE PENSION SPIKE APPEARS UNCONSTITUTIONAL FEATURED
July 21, 2007

A column prepared especially for the FlashReport by Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach.

Strong Republican Leadership Produces Responsible Budget That Includes Significant Tax Relief FEATURED
July 20, 2007

An exclusive column from Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines.

ELECTRICITY SHOWDOWN IN CALIFORNIA FEATURED
July 19, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Chuck DeVore.

REPUBLICANS' RIGHT TO CHOOSE OUR OWN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE FEATURED
July 16, 2007

An column submitted to the FlashReport by Thomas Del Becarro, Esq. Del Becarro is Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party.

ONE NANNY BILL DOWN; MANY MORE TO GO FEATURED
July 13, 2007

An column on wacky nanny state bills making their way through the Democrat-controlled Legislature written exclusively for the FlashReport by State Senator George Runner.

AB 1430 Protects the Rights of Political Parties FEATURED
July 12, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Ron Nehring, Chairman of the California Republican Party.

Health Care Bill Leaves Small Business Footing the Bill FEATURED
July 11, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by John Kabateck, California Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business.

Dear Joe, thank you for suggesting that I see Michael Moore's Sicko... FEATURED
July 11, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bruce Bialosky.

Stuck in Traffic: New Report from Reason Explains Why FEATURED
July 10, 2007

An exclusive column penned by George Passantino, a Senior Fellow to the Reason Foundation.

The "Phony" Kelo Fix Versus The "Pure" Kelo Fix FEATURED
July 9, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblywoman Mimi Walters.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM ANGORA FIRE FEATURED
July 2, 2007

A column on the Angora Fire devastation in South Lake Tahoe written exclusively for the FlashReport by area Assemblyman Ted Gaines.

REPUBLICANS LOOK AHEAD FEATURED
July 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Ron Nehring, Chairman of the California Republican Party.

PROP 13 FOR PENSIONS FEATURED
June 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by former Republican Assemblyman Keith Richman, M.D.

2nd Anniversary of Kelo: Two Years Will Pass with No Limits placed on Government’s Power of Eminent Domain! FEATURED
June 21, 2007

An exclusive column from retired State Senator Jim Nielson.

Arnold's Budget Continues To Sink Under Its Own Weight FEATURED
June 15, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by John Seiler.

The Dirty Dozen, or, You'll never believe what Assembly Democrats passed last week... FEATURED
June 12, 2007

An exclusive mini-column from Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.

Parents Attitudes towards Sex Education Not as Extreme as Reported FEATURED
June 8, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator George Runner.

Nipping at the Wrong Priorities FEATURED
June 7, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Roger Niello.

The I.B.E.W. & Their Phony “Electrical Safety Ordinances” FEATURED
June 7, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Kevin Korenthal, the Director of Government Affairs for the Associated Builders & Contractors, Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter.

Self-Dealing Gravely Harms Initiative Process FEATURED
June 7, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bill Leonard, a member of the State Board of Equalization.

JOHN MCCAIN: THE EXPERIENCE AND VISION TO LEAD AMERICA FEATURED
June 6, 2007

An exclusive column from State Senator Jeff Denham.

ROMNEY WINS ON SUBSTANCE FEATURED
June 6, 2007

An exclusive column from State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

RUDY GIULIANI: REAL RESULTS FROM A REAL LEADER FEATURED
June 6, 2007

An exclusive column from Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle.

Californians Should Draw District Lines, Not Sacramento Politicians FEATURED
June 5, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines

Reagan's Legacy Lives On In Europe FEATURED
June 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Ron Nehring, Chairman of the California Republican Party.

New Public School Finance Ranking Reveals
Lots of Bucks, Little Bang FEATURED
June 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Vicki E. Murray, Ph.D., with the Pacific Research Institute.

GROCERY WORKER UNIONS, POLITICIANS & HEALTH CARE COSTS FEATURED
May 29, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Mike Duvall (R-Yorba Linda).

AMNESTY FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS BAD NEWS FOR CALIFORNIA FEATURED
May 23, 2007

A column on the U.S. Senate "compromise" amnesty proposal written exclusively for the FlashReport by California State Assemblyman Ted Gaines.

LOTTO LEASE + EDFUND = GOOD DEAL FOR TAXPAYERS FEATURED
May 22, 2007

A column on the proposal to lease the state lottery written exclusively for the FlashReport by Schwarzenegger Advisor Sean Walsh.

THIS YEAR'S BUDGET FEATURED
May 21, 2007

A column on the newly revised state budget written exclusively for the FlashReport by the Director of California's Department of Finance, Mike Genest.

NOTES FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEBATE FEATURED
May 16, 2007

An exclusive column from Tom Del Becarro, Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party.

RUDY GIULIANI STOOD APART FROM THE CROWD FEATURED
May 16, 2007

A column from Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-Palm Springs).

JOHN MCCAIN WILL DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR AMERICA FEATURED
May 16, 2007

An exclusive column penned by former California Secretary of State Bill Jones.

THE TAX COLLECTOR PROTECTION ACT FEATURED
May 14, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, the President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

IT'S TIME TO LIFT THE BAN ON BILLS THAT STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SAFETY FEATURED
May 14, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Senate Republican Caucus Chairman George Runner.

AMERICA NEEDS JOHN MCCAIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE FEATURED
May 14, 2007

An exclusive column by Leroy Baca, Sheriff of Los Angeles County.

HOW TO ENSURE PHYS ED ACCOUNTABILITY FEATURED
May 10, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Lance Izumi and Scott MacKenzie.

AMNESTY BILL (Flake-Gutierrez) WILL HURT AMERICA FEATURED
May 8, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by United States Congressman Ed Royce (R-Orange County).

BASEBALL AND PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS FEATURED
May 8, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Dan Schnur. Schnur is FR' State Capitol Correspondent.

VOTERS SHUT OUT OF PRISON BOND DEBT DECISION FEATURED
May 7, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

Today is CALIFORNIA's Tax Freedom Day FEATURED
May 7, 2007

An exclusive commentary penned for the FlashReport by Michelle Steel. Steel is a member of the California State Board of Equalization.

WHEN AN ACTOR TAKES THE STAGE, PEOPLE EXPECT A SHOW FEATURED
May 5, 2007

A report on actor and former Senator Fred Thompson's speech at the Lincoln Club of Orange County's 45th Annual Dinner.

US TERM LIMITS SUES TO STOP THE POLITICIANS FROM FOOLING THE VOTERS INTO WEAKENING TERM LIMITS FEATURED
May 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jeremy Johnson, Director of State Government Affairs for U.S. Term Limits, the nation’s leading term limits advocacy organization.

NO EARLY RELEASE PRISON DEAL: REPUBLICANS CONTINUE TO PROTECT VICTIMS OVER CRIMINALS FEATURED
April 30, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Republican Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, Chair, Select Committee on Prison Construction and Operation.

TAX FREEDOM DAY IS TODAY, APRIL 30, 2007 FEATURED
April 30, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Doug Wilson.

THE OLD BAIT AND SWITCH FEATURED
April 25, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Jim Silva (R-Huntington Beach).

JERRY BROWN'S COVER UP - AND HIS "D" GRADE FROM CALA FEATURED
April 24, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Diann Rogers, the President of the Central Valley Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.

THE IMPASSE PAID OFF BUT THERE IS STILL MUCH WORK TO BE DONE FEATURED
April 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Seantor Dave Cogdill.

CALIFORNIA NEEDS REAL REDISTRICTING REFORM FEATURED
April 20, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Kevin McCarthy.

AN OVERTURE TO POLITICAL REFORM FEATURED
April 18, 2007

A column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Roy Ashburn.

THE FIRST 100 DAYS: AN INTERVIEW WITH INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STEVE POIZNER FEATURED
April 18, 2007

FR Publisher Jon Fleischman conducts an exclusive interview with California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner.

THIS TIME, THE ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO PASS TRIBAL COMPACTS FEATURED
April 12, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Assemblyman John Benoit.

WHAT’S ONE MORE AFFRONT TO VOTERS? ANOTHER LAWSUIT TO OVERTURN TERM-LIMITS IS ILL-ADVISED AND MISGUIDED FEATURED
April 2, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

Republicans Clash With Merit Shop Contractors Over Design-Build FEATURED
March 30, 2007

An exclusive column by Kevin Korenthal, Director of Government Affairs for the Associated Builders and Contractors, Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter.

WHY NEW EDUCATION REPORT HAS CALIFORNIA QUAKING FEATURED
March 29, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Vicki Murray with the Pacific Research Institute.

Los Angeles County - Shifting Power To A Non-Elected CAO Is Poor Public Policy FEATURED
March 27, 2007

The following column was penned for the FlashReport by Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich.

JIM GILMORE, FORMER RNC CHAIRMAN, OPPOSES EFFORTS TO INCLUDE NON-REPUBLICANS IN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY FEATURED
March 23, 2007

The FlashReport obtained this copy of a letter from former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore to CRP Chairman Ron Nehring.

JOB KILLER INITIATIVES AIM TO CRIPPLE CALIFORNIA'S RECOVERING WORKER'S COMP SYSTEM FEATURED
March 21, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Allan Zaremberg, President of the California Chamber of Commerce and Joel Fox, the President, Small Business Action Committee.

College Republicans make a big difference in San Jose Special Election FEATURED
March 20, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Keen Butcher, Chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Party.

ACCOUNTABILITY NEEDED IN CALIFORNIA'S K-12 SYSTEM FEATURED
March 16, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Scott Himelstein. Mr. Himelstein is the Acting Secretary of Education for the State of California.

WHY I AM SUPPORTING RUDY GIULIANI FOR PRESIDENT FEATURED
March 15, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle.

MAXIMIZING CHOICE, REDUCING COSTS AND INCREASING
ACCESS KEYS TO HEALTH CARE REFORM FEATURED
March 15, 2007

A exclusive column on Assembly Republican health care reform proposals by Doctors and Assemblymen Nakanishi and Emmerson.

WHY I AM SUPPORTING DUNCAN HUNTER FOR PRESIDENT FEATURED
March 13, 2007

An exclusive column from Duncan D. Hunter, son of Congressman Duncan Hunter.

WHY I AM SUPPORTING JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT FEATURED
March 13, 2007

An exclusive column penned by State Senator Jeff Denham.

WHY I AM SUPPORTING MITT ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT FEATURED
March 12, 2007

A column penned exclusively for the FlashReport by State Senator Mark Wyland.

Democrats Ignore Evidence on Dismissal of U.S. Attorneys FEATURED
March 9, 2007

An exclusive column penned by United States Congressman Darrell Issa.

The Unions Love L.A. - Two More Los Angeles Area Construction Projects Suffer From Union-Only Project Labor Agreements FEATURED
March 8, 2007

An exclusive column by Kevin Korenthal, the Director of Government Affairs for the Associated Builders & Contractors, Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter

Winning the War on Gangs:
Keeping Neighborhoods and Families Safe FEATURED
March 6, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

CALIFORNIA LAW DISCOURAGES VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, BUT THE FEDS ARE CRACKING DOWN FEATURED
March 5, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Kevin Dayton the State Government Affairs Director for the Association Builders and Contractors of California.

PROP 71 LACKS PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY FEATURED
March 2, 2007

An exclusive column by Ron Prentice, Chief Executive Officer of the California Family Council.

BABY BONDS - Why SB 752 (Steinberg/Dutton) is Poor Policy for California FEATURED
March 2, 2007

This column first appeared as a blog entry by Senator Tom McClintock on the Citizens for the California Republic website.

LEGISLATIVE ANALYST’S REPORT SHOWS LAWMAKERS MUST GET SERIOUS ABOUT ELIMINATING DEFICIT FEATURED
February 28, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Roger Niello, Vice Chairman of the California State Assembly Budget Committee.

REPUBLICANS SHOULD SIGN UP FOR CAPITOL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS! FEATURED
February 21, 2007

An exclusive column from Karen Pank, a graduate of the Capitol Senate Fellowship Program.

MAJOR EFFORT UNDERWAY TO BRING EMINENT DOMAIN REFORM MEASURE TO 2008 BALLOT FEATURED
February 20, 2007

An exclusive interview with retired State Senator Jim Nielson.

CALIFORNIA’S EDUCATION REPORT CARD: LOTS OF F’S AND D’S FEATURED
February 16, 2007

An exclusive column from Lance Izumi, the Director of Education Studies at the Pacific Reasearch Institute.

MORE PROP. 13 MYTHS FEATURED
February 12, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

FR'S EXCLUSIVE Q & A WITH STATE SENATOR TOM MCCLINTOCK FEATURED
February 9, 2007

An exclusive interview of FR friend and conservative icon State Senator Tom McClintock.

TERMINATORCARE FEATURED
February 8, 2007

An exclusive column on Governor Schwarzenegger's confusing, two-faced homage to Milton Friedman and nanny-state healthcare by Reason Foundation Senior Fellow George Passantino.

THE DEAL? TERM LIMITS CHANGE FOR REDISTRICTING REFORM? FEATURED
February 7, 2007

An exclusive column from FR State Capitol Correspondent Dan Schnur.

LAWMAKERS MUST GET SERIOUS ABOUT PRISON REFORM FEATURED
February 6, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblymen Greg Aghazarian and Joel Anderson.

REMEMBERING RONALD REAGAN ON HIS BIRTHDAY FEATURED
February 6, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Sal Russo.

WHO PAYS FOR DANGEROUS DRIVERS? "TICKET MASKING" HIDES DANGEROUS DRIVERS AND PENALIZES GOOD ONES FEATURED
February 5, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Rex Frazier, President of the Personal Insurance Federation of California.

IN ORDER TO WIN SOME VICTORIES, LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICANS MUST ENGAGE FEATURED
February 1, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Republican strategist Mike Madrid.

Legislature Should Forget About Changing Republican Presidential Delegate Selection Rules FEATURED
January 31, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Political Law Attorney Chuck Bell.

FLASHREPORT INTERVIEWS SENS. ACKERMAN AND RUNNER ON REPUBLICAN HEALTH CARE PLAN FEATURED
January 30, 2007

Today, Senate Republicans are releasing their health plan -- "CalCare" -- I had an opportunity to conduct an interview with Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman and Senate Caucus Chairman George Runner about this new plan

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATORS: VOTERS ARE NOT STUPID - THEY DON'T SUPPORT WEAKENING TERM LIMITS FEATURED
January 29, 2007

An exclusive column from Paul Jacob, the President of U.S. Term Limits.

LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARDS? A WORKAHOLIC ACCOUNTANT'S DREAM FEATURED
January 26, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Tom Tanton of the Pacific Research Institute.

LINDA BOYD - Candidate for CRP CCA Chairman FEATURED
January 25, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Linda Boyd, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party, and candidate for President of the California Republican County Chairmens Association.

KEEN BUTCHER - Candidate for CRP CCA Chairman FEATURED
January 25, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Keen Butcher, Chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Party, and candidate for President of the California Republican County Chairmens Association.

ONE ON ONE WITH NEW SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERVISOR BRAD MITZELFELT FEATURED
January 22, 2007

FR Publisher Jon Fleischman conducts and one-on-one interview with newly appointed San Bernardino County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt.

SCHWARZENEGGER'S ETHICS GONE ASTRAY FEATURED
January 22, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bruce Bialosky.

Stanislaus Taxpayers Beware, Your Pockets Are About To Be Picked FEATURED
January 12, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Ted Costa, CEO of the People's Advocate.

Governor Schwarzenegger: Taxing Our Budget's Health FEATURED
January 11, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Chuck Devore (R-Irvine).

JALENE FORBIS, Candidate for CRP Vice Chairman FEATURED
January 11, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Jalene Forbis.

TOM DEL BECCARO, Candidate for CRP Vice Chairman FEATURED
January 11, 2007

An exclusive column penned by Tom Del Beccaro.

TOM BORDONARO, Candidate for CRP Vice Chairman FEATURED
January 11, 2007

An exclusive column penned by the Honorable Tom Bordonaro.

Dead Parrots and Tax Increases FEATURED
January 10, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assocation.

Governor's Health Care Reforms Do Not Include A Tax Increase FEATURED
January 10, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Michael Genest, the Director of the California State Office of Finance.

SIX MONTHS AND COUNTING - BUILD PRISONS? OR RELEASE DANGEROUS CRIMINALS? FEATURED
January 5, 2007

An exclusive column from State Senate Republican Caucus Chairman George Runner.

WHITHER REPUBLICANS, WHITHER SCHWARZENEGGER FEATURED
January 3, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by FR State Capitol Correspondent Ray Haynes.

DOES ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER NEED CONSERVATIVES ANY MORE? FEATURED
January 3, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by our State Capitol Correspondent Dan Schnur.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS: SUNSHINE AT LAST? FEATURED
January 2, 2007

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

It’s Time to Fix California’s Broken Redistricting System FEATURED
December 13, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines

PRISON REFORM: LEGISLATIVE INACTION RESULTS IN LIBERAL AGENDA FEATURED
December 12, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.

US AND THEM (THE POLITICS OF "THEY") FEATURED
December 12, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Joe Justin.

BUILDING A STRONG REPUBLICAN FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA FEATURED
December 11, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly GOP Caucus Chairman Bob Huff.

A TOUGH ROW TO HOE IN 2007 FEATURED
December 7, 2006

A column on Senate Republican priorities for the coming legislative session written exclusively for the FlashReport by Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

WITH NEW RULES IN PLACE FOR THE GOP, PRESIDENTIAL CONTENDERS WILL NEED A DISTRICT-BY-DISTRICT STRATEGY FOR CALIFORNIA FEATURED
December 5, 2006

An exclusive column on California's challenge to Republican 2008 presidential candidates by a man involved in crafting the challenge, FR Publisher Jon Fleischman.

A RETURN TO RACE PREFERENCES? FEATURED
December 1, 2006

An FR exclusive on Cal Chancellor Birgeneau's push to repeal Prop. 209 by former UC Regent Ward Connerly.

CAMPAIGNS AND CUP NOODLES - THE COLLEGE REPUBLICAN EFFECT FEATURED
November 22, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Mason Harrison, Chairman of the California College Republicans.

CA GOP OFFICIAL REPORTS FROM BAGHDAD FEATURED
November 22, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Ron Nehring, Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party.

SOLVING CALIFORNIA'S HEALTHCARE CRISIS: A BLUEPRINT FOR THE GOVERNOR FEATURED
November 13, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Sally Pipes, President of the Pacific Research Institute.

STUNNING TAXPAYER VICTORIES TEMPERED BY DEBT DOUBTS FEATURED
November 13, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal.

EVEN WITH REPUBLICANS IN THE MINORITY, THE KEY ISSUES REMAIN THE SAME FEATURED
November 10, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by United States Congressman Dana Rohrabacher.

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE AS REPUBLICAN LEADER FEATURED
November 10, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines

ARNOLD'S LONELY LANDSLIDE - THE BUSH COAT-TAIL INDEX FEATURED
November 9, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Dan Schnur, the FlashReport's State Capitol Correspondent.

ARROGRANCE AND UNCERTAINTY DOOM ARENA TAX FEATURED
November 5, 2006

A column on the Sacramento Arena Tax measures written exclusively for the FlashReport by area consultant T.A. Berg.

CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS: A CALL TO ACTION! FEATURED
November 3, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Ron Nehring, Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party.

Why I'm Voting for Tony Strickland and You Should, Too FEATURED
November 1, 2006

Veteran BOE Member Bill Leonard lays out why he thinks voters should choose Tony Strickland for Controller.

CARRYING ON THE TRADITION...TOM BERRYHILL LIVES UP TO HIS FAMILY NAME FEATURED
October 31, 2006

An exclusive column by FR friend Jen Jacobs about presumptive Assemblyman Tom Berryhill.

MEGA-DEBT WITHOUT REWARD FEATURED
October 30, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by George Passantino of the Reason Foundation.

Proposition 86: Another Attempt to Duck Scrutiny of How Our Tax Dollars Are Spent FEATURED
October 29, 2006

A column about Proposition 86 and First 5 written exclusively for the FlashReport by State Senator Dave Cox.

GOVERNMENT GONE AWRY: THE CASE FOR PROPOSITION 90 FEATURED
October 27, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblywoman Mimi Walters.

CAUTION: BONDS HAVE A HIDDEN COST FEATURED
October 27, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

A WALK DOWN THE TICKET FEATURED
October 27, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by GOP strategist Rob Stutzman.

VOTING AGAINST PROP. 1C, THE HOUSING BONDS, IS AN EASY VOTE TO CAST FEATURED
October 26, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-Irvine).

The FlashReport 2006 General Election Ballot Measure Voting Guide FEATURED
October 23, 2006

With the assistance of Bill Leonard, Member of the State Board of Equalization, the FR is pleased to provide readers with this guide on how to vote on the ballot measures on the November 2006 ballot. October 23, 2006

NO ON PROPOSITION 86 - THE WRONG SOLUTION FEATURED
October 11, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bill Leonard, Member of the California State Board of Equalization.

Hastert and Pelosi BOTH must go! FEATURED
October 9, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by FR's Capitol Correspondent Dan Schnur.

WHAT ARNOLD MUST DO TO WIN THE DEBATE FEATURED
October 6, 2006

This exclusive column by former Schwarzenegger spokesman Rob Stutzman is one part of a dueling feature with the "Democratic consultant insider" website, California Majority Report.

ALL ELECTED GOP LEGISLATORS OPPOSE AB 32 - IT WILL HURT THE ECONOMY, AND INCREASE TAXES FEATURED
September 26, 2006

Every Republican Legislator in Sacramento opposed Assembly Bill 32, yet Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he will sign it into law. The FlashReport urges Governor Schwarzenegger to change his mind before it is too late, and veto the bill. Short of that, the FR wants to remind everyone that there is NOT broad Republican support for this legislation.

EARMARK REFORM: TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FEATURED
September 21, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman David Dreier.

OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING SHOULD BE A LOCAL COASTAL STATE ISSUE, NOT A DECISION MADE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FEATURED
September 18, 2006

An exlusive column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Richard Pombo (R-Tracy), Chairman of the House Resources Committee.

CONAWAY RANCH SHOWS WHY CALIFORNIA NEEDS PROPOSITION 90 FEATURED
September 15, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Ted Gaines, the Republican nominee in California's 4th Assembly District.

PRICE CONTROLS WRONG APPROACH FOR LOWERING DRUG COSTS; GOVERNOR SHOULD VETO A.B. 2911 FEATURED
September 15, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblymen George Plescia and Greg Aghazarian.

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 90 FEATURED
September 13, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Republican State Assemblyman Ray Haynes.

WHY I AM NOT VOTING FOR PROPOSITION 90 FEATURED
September 13, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman.

GOVERNOR: VETO AB 2948 - DON'T END-RUN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE FEATURED
September 11, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Tara Ross, a nationally-recognized expert on the Electoral College system.

20 REALLY BAD BILLS - ALL WORTHY OF GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER'S VETO PEN FEATURED
September 7, 2006

FlashReport's 2006 "Worst of the Worst" - 20 Bills that Governor Schwarzenegger should veto, as compiled by Republican Assemblymembers Rick Keene and Chuck DeVore.

NEW LOS ANGELES CORRESPONDENT & GUEST EDITOR BRANDON POWERS
August 27, 2006

Brandon will be filling in here at the FR when Jon and Nick are unavailable.

REDISTRICTING REFORM FOR 2008: ONE LAST CHANCE FEATURED
August 24, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Republican State Senator Roy Ashburn.

COASTING TO RE-ELECTION FEATURED
August 23, 2006

A original column penned for the FlashReport by Michael Der Manouel, Jr. Der Manouel is FR's Central Valley Correspondent, and is the President of the Fresno County Lincoln Club.

TEN YEARS LATER, PHIL ANGELIDES HAS STEPPED INTO THE SHOES OF BOB DOLE FEATURED
August 23, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Bill Whalen. Whalen is one of FR's Bay Area Correspondents, and is a Research Fellow with the Hoover Institution.

ANGELIDES CANNOT WIN THIS ELECTION - AND ARNOLD WOULD HAVE TO TRY HARD TO LOSE IT. FEATURED
August 23, 2006

A original column penned for the FlashReport by Dan Schnur. Schnur is one of FR's State Capitol Correspondents, and is a well respected Republican strategist.

REDISTRICTING REFORM -- ONE LAST CHANCE... FEATURED
August 17, 2006

A column exclusively penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Roy Ashburn.

A DEFINING MOMENT FOR THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY FEATURED
August 15, 2006

An column penned for the FlashReport by Thomas Del Beccaro who is President of the California Republican County Chairmens' Association.

CALIFORNIA'S BEST HOPE: "THE MAN IN THE ARENA" FEATURED
August 14, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by former Republican Assemblyman Tom Bordonaro, Jr.

WE SHOULD PROTECT INDIAN BURIAL GROUNDS - BUT AB 2641 IS THE WRONG WAY TO GO FEATURED
August 14, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Allan Zaremberg, President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce.

ASSEMBLY GOP TASK FORCE ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION WILL FOCUS ATTENTION ON KEY ISSUE FEATURED
August 14, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Assemblymembers Audra Strickland and Chuck DeVore.

FROM ABROAD: A CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN IN ISRAEL FEATURED
August 11, 2006

An exclusive report from Israel sent by Larry Greenfield, the California Director of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

CALIFORNIA SHOULD SUE FEDS FOR COSTS OF HOUSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN STATE PRISONS FEATURED
August 10, 2006

An exlusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman John Benoit.

We need Ed Royce as Chairman of the House International Relations Committee FEATURED
August 3, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Duncan Hunter.

SIGNIFICANCE OF MICHELLE STEEL VICTORY SHOULDN'T BE OVERLOOKED FEATURED
July 19, 2006

A column on the race for Board of Equalization written exclusively for the FlashReport by FR Orange County Correspondent Matthew Cunningham.

Voter Skepticism and Education Reform FEATURED
July 18, 2006

An exclusive column on voter fatigue by Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association President Jon Coupal.

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER HAS BEEN GOOD FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA FEATURED
July 14, 2006

An exclusive column from Martyn Hopper, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business for California.

BORDER VULNERABILITIES AND INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM FEATURED
July 12, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Congressman Ed Royce.

STATE BUDGET RESTORES $6 MILLION FOR BIASED LABOR INSTITUTE FEATURED
July 11, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Kevin Dayton, Government Affairs Director for the Associated Builders and Contractors of California.

PUBLIC AWARENESS IS CRUCIAL TO THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE FEATURED
July 10, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher.

STILL DIGGING: NEW BUDGET CONTINUES DEFICIT SPENDING FEATURED
July 5, 2006

A column from Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

FRONT LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT PLEASED WITH BUDGET FEATURED
June 30, 2006

A column on the state budget written exclusively for The FlashReport by San Bernardino Sheriff Gary Penrod and San Bernardino District Attorney Michael Ramos.

A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET THAT MOVES CALIFORNIA FORWARD FEATURED
June 28, 2006

A column on the budget compromise written exclusively for The FlashReport by Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia.

CANDIDATE ORIENTATION FEATURED
June 26, 2006

A column on this past weekend's Republican legislative candidate orientation penned exclusively for The FlashReport by Santa Clarita Councilman, and candidate for the 38th Assembly District, Cameron Smyth.

ARNOLD'S BORDER GUARD FEATURED
June 12, 2006

A column on the California National Guard's latest deployment, the U.S.-Mexico border, penned exclusively for The FlashReport by Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-Irvine). DeVore serves as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Guard.

SAN DIEGO GOP LEADER BULLISH AFTER TUESDAY FEATURED
June 10, 2006

A column penned exclusively for the FlashReport by Ron Nehring.

CD24: Gallegy v. Tenenbaum: The rest of the story. FEATURED
June 9, 2006

An exclusive column penned by David Tennessen, First Vice Chairman of the Ventura County GOP.

POST PRIMARY ANALYSIS FEATURED
June 8, 2006

An exclusive column on California's June 6 Primary results penned by FR State Capitol Correspondent Dan Schnur.

Arnold's Campaign Kickoff FEATURED
June 7, 2006

Today's featured column was penned exclusively for The FlashReport by Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign manager, Steve Schmidt.

WE NEED A BETTER DIRECTION FOR CALIFORNIA EDUCATION FEATURED
June 5, 2006

An exclusive column from Diane Lenning, a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

TERM LIMITS OPPONENTS RISK VOTER BACKLASH FEATURED
May 31, 2006

An exclusive column from Paul Jacob, Senior Fellow with U.S. Term Limits.

PROPOSITION 82: A CASE OF MISPLACED PRIORITIES - VOTE NO FEATURED
May 30, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Allan Zaremberg, President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce.

BOYCOTT VICENTE FEATURED
May 26, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

IT'S TIME TO END MUSICAL CHAIRS - WITH A REAL REFORMER FEATURED
May 24, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Steve Poizner, Republican candidate for State Insurance Commissioner.

BRUCE MCPHERSON: SAFEGUARDING THE VOTE FEATURED
May 23, 2006

An exclusive column from California Secretary of State Bruce McPherson, who is running for a full term this year.

A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE FEATURED
May 17, 2006

An exclusive column from State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman and State Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia

ARNOLD'S BUDGET: DEVIL IN THE DETAILS FEATURED
May 16, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Stephen Frank, longtime GOP political strategist and publisher of the website California Political News & Views.

Governor spends unexpected windfall like a family should, very prudently. FEATURED
May 13, 2006

This column was penned by Michael Genest, Director of the California Department of Finance.

IT'S TIME TO BURY THE DEATH TAX FEATURED
May 12, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Republican Congressman John Doolittle.

TAXPAYERS LEADERS MEET WITH GOVERNOR WHO RESTATES COMMITMENT TO NO NEW TAXES FEATURED
May 10, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

THE CASE FOR A STATE OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED AND CUMMUNITY INITIATIVES FEATURED
May 10, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Assemblyman Tim Leslie.

AG RACE: FOCUS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FEATURED
May 9, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by State Senator Chuck Poochigian, the Republican candidate for State Attorney General.

UC PRESIDENT DYNES FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL FEATURED
May 8, 2006

An exclusive article penned for the FlashReport by Republican State Senator Jeff Denham.

SCHWARZENEGGER TAKES ACTION TO FIX OUR LEVEES FEATURED
May 5, 2006

An exclusive column from California State Resources Secretary Mike Chrisman and Lester Snow, Director of the California Department of Water Resources.

REFORMING LOBBYING AND ETHICS RULES AN ONGOING PROCESS FEATURED
May 3, 2006

An exclusive column penned by California Congressman David Dreier, Chairman of the House Rules Committee.

SPEAKER NUNEZ: FULL OF HIMSELF FEATURED
May 1, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Karen Hanretty, former Communications Director of the California Republican Party.

CA DEM CONVENTION; SPEAKER NUNEZ & ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION FEATURED
April 29, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Karen Hanretty.

EXPOSING GOVERNMENT WASTE AND MIS-USE OF TAX DOLLARS FEATURED
April 29, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Republican State Senator Abel Maldonado,a candidate for State Controller.

APRIL 26, 2006 IS TAX FREEDOM DAY FEATURED
April 26, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Doug Wilson, Chairman of Townhall.com, and co-author of the new book Getting America Right.

MULTILINGUAL BALLOTS: COSTLY AND DIVISIVE FEATURED
April 24, 2006

An exclusive column on foreign language use in county elections written by Orange County's Fourth District Supervisor, Chris Norby. Supervisor Norby was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in March 2002. Prior to that, he served for sixteen years on the Fullerton City Council, with three years as Mayor.

COULD BLUE STATE CALIFORNIA BE THE GOP'S SILVER LINING? FEATURED
April 23, 2006

An exclusive column on down ticket races by Rob Stutzman. Rob is principal in the consulting firm Navigators, LLC. He was formerly Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and co-communications director on the Governor’s victorious Recall Campaign.

OUR FISCAL WATCHDOG FEATURED
April 22, 2006

An exclusive column from Tony Strickland. Tony is the President of California Club for Growth, a public policy group that works to help small business and promote job growth. He served in the State Assembly for six years and is a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Controller.

THE GOVERNOR'S COMMITMENT TO CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES: What a difference a few years can make. FEATURED
April 21, 2006

An exclusive column from Sunne Wright McPeak, Secretary of California's Business, Transportation & Housing Agency and Victoria Bradshaw, Secretary of California's Labor & Workforce Development Agency

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE FEATURED
April 20, 2006

This exclusive column was penned for the FlashReport by Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia

BOB FOSTER: "A DEMOCRAT WE CAN DO BUSINESS WITH" FEATURED
April 14, 2006

An exclusive column penned by Brian Bennett of Long Beach.

CONGRESSMAN DUNCAN HUNTER SPEAKS ABOUT FREEDOM, AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE FEATURED
April 7, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Sunana Batra

TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR ON THE JOB FEATURED
March 30, 2006

An exclusive column for the FlashReport written by California Secretary of State Bruce McPherson.

"I FIRST MET CASPAR WEINBERGER..." FEATURED
March 29, 2006

Assemblyman Chuck DeVore shares his thoughts and memories on the former Secretary who began his political life in California.

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR DIANE HARKEY FEATURED
March 28, 2006

By Congressman (and former State Senator) John Campbell

GALLEGY SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR ELECTION FIX FEATURED
March 27, 2006

An original column submitted to the FlashReport by State Senator Jim Battin.

REPUBLICANS HAVE CONSTITUENTS, TOO. FEATURED
March 7, 2006

This original column was penned for the FlashReport by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

GOP CONVENTION WINNERS & LOSERS FEATURED
March 7, 2006

Jon Fleischman's semi-annual list of the big winners and losers of the most recent California Republican Party Convention.

STEVE WESTLY: SERIOUS CANDIDATE OR EMPTY SUIT? FEATURED
March 6, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Bill Whalen. Whalen is a correspondent for the FR, as well as being a fellow at the Hoover Institution.

UCI CR'S PUT ON MAJOR, CONTROVERSIAL EVENT - UNVEILING CARTOONS OF MOHAMMED OUTRAGES MANY FEATURED
March 3, 2006

An original column from Kristen Lucero and Francis Barraza, the President and Treasurer (respectively) of the UC Irvine College Republicans.

PHIL ANGELIDES' CAMPAIGN THEME: MORE TAXES! FEATURED
February 27, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by its State Capitol Correspondent, Dan Schnur.

COME JOIN US! FEATURED
February 25, 2006
SPECIAL FR PANEL AT THE STATE GOP CONVENTION FEATURED
February 25, 2006

This Saturday, from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the CRP Convention, your FlashReport contributors will be hosting a panel discussion on the 2006 elections!

GOVERNOR, NOW MORE THAN EVER WE NEED YOU TO APPOINT REPUBLICAN JUDGES, NOT DEMOCRATS FEATURED
February 23, 2006

An original column penned for the FlashReport by Steve Baric, President of the California Republican Lawyers Association.

MONTEREY COUNTY OR BEIJING ON THE BAY? FEATURED
February 16, 2006

An exclusive column for the FlashReport penned by Amy Thoma, FR's Central Coast Correspondent.

TAX CUTS SHOULD BE STOPPED
February 15, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Bruce Bialosky.

NO COMPROMISE FOR OUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY FEATURED
February 14, 2006

An exclusive column written for the FlashReport by State Senator George Runner and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner.

ANOTHER INTERVIEW WITH ARNIE STEINBERG FEATURED
February 10, 2006

FR Publisher Jon Fleischman interviewed pollster Arnie Steinberg on the subject of politics - mostly California politics.

MINIMUM WAGE HIKE PROPOSAL AN ATTACK ON POOR AND SMALL BUSINESS FEATURED
February 7, 2006

This column was written by Republican State Senator Bob Dutton.

A YEAR OF CITIZENS' REFORM
February 6, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Republican Assemblyman Keith Richman.

GOVERNOR'S INFRASTRUCTURE BOND PACKAGE WILL HELP CALIFORNIA PREPARE FOR FUTURE GROWTH
February 1, 2006

An exclusive column written for the FlashReport by Allan Zaremberg, President of the California Chamber of Commerce.

WANNA-BE CHIEF APPROPRIATOR, MARK LENO, CHAMPIONED SEX-CHANGE OPERATIONS
February 1, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by former GOP spokeswoman Karen Hanretty.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
January 31, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by the Honorable Cameron Smyth of the Santa Clarita City Council. Smyth is running for the GOP nomination in the 38th Assembly District.

ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: LENO LEADS A PRO-CRIMINAL MAJORITY
January 30, 2006

An exclusive column for the FlashReport penned by Assemblyman Todd Spitzer (R-Orange). Spitzer is a member of the Assembly Public Safety Committee.

ASSEMBLYMAN MARK LENO -- A DANGER TO SOCIETY
January 27, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Karen Hanretty.

YOU CAN'T BOND YOUR WAY TO PROSPERITY
January 27, 2006

An exclusive column penned for the FlashReport by Tony Strickland, President of the California Club for Growth.

REBUILD CALIFORNIA: BUILD NOW, BUILD MORE, AND SPEND LESS - WITHOUT RAISING TAXES!
January 25, 2006

An exclusive column for the FlashReport submitted by Assembly Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy

FEES v. TAXES: MORE THAN AN ACADEMIC DEBATE
January 24, 2006

A column by Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

DUMP THE BONDS, JUST BUILD IT!
January 19, 2006

An exclusive column written for the FlashReport by Bill Leonard, a Republican member of the State Board of Equalization.

AN INTERVIEW WITH ADAM MENDELSOHN, GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER'S NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
January 17, 2006

Adam Mendolsohn conducted a brief interview with FlashReport Publisher Jon Fleischman.

THE CONFUSING MEDICARE BENEFIT: PART D
January 12, 2006

An exclusive column submitted by Linda Fleischman, a volunteer medicare counselor for seniors.

AN EDUCATION AGENDA FOR 2006
January 11, 2006

An exclusive column wriiten for the FlashReport by Lanci Izumi, Director of Education Studies for the Pacific Research Institute.

CONSERVATIVES UNITED: THE REPUBLICAN STUDY COMMITTEE
January 10, 2006

This exclusive column was penned for the FlashReport by Congressman Ed Royce, who represents northern Orange County.

THE ROAD TO EQUALITY - THE MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE
January 9, 2006

An exclusive column for the FlashReport by Ward Connerly. Connerly, a former member of the University of California Board of Regents spearheaded the successful California Civil Rights In

FLASHREPORT MEETS WITH GOV'S STAFF IN ADVANCE OF BIG SPEECH
January 6, 2006

FlashReport Contributors Jon Fleischman and Barry Jantz met with senior staff members of Governor Schwarzenegger prior to his State of the State Address.

A GUIDE TO RATING THE STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
January 5, 2006

An exclusive column from Bill Whalen, a regular FlashReport correspondent. Whalen served as Chief Speechwriter for former Governor Pete Wilson. He is currently a fellow with the Hoover Institution.

A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE COURSE FOR CALIFORNIA
January 4, 2006

An exclusive column from Donna Arduin, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's first Director of Finance.

AS THE GOVERNOR MOVES TO THE MIDDLE, CONSERVATIVES ARE AT A CROSSROADS...
January 3, 2006

An exclusive column from Dan Schnur, FlashReport's State Capitol Correspondent.

KAREN HANRETTY, CA GOP SPOKESPERSON, LEAVING POST
December 20, 2005

The well-respected Communications Director of the California Republican Party is out as of 12/31.

BOND BOMBSHELL
December 20, 2005

An original column submitted to the FlashReport by State Senator Tom McClintock.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 19, 2005

Several Officers of the California Republican Party take issue with a characterization that they, or the Republican Party, supports the Governor's decision to hire Democrat Susan Kennedy as his Chief of Staff. They have released this very measured note.

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER HAS EARNED THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT
December 19, 2005

An exclusive column for the FlashReport from Joel Fox, President of the Small Business Action Committee.

SHADY BIDDING PROCESS TARNISHES CAPITOL SECURITY PROJECT
December 12, 2005

An exclusive column from Kevin Dayton, who is senior fellow in labor union studies at the California-based Pacific Research Institute and government affairs director for Associated Builders and Contractors of California.

MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE BOND A BAD DEAL FOR CALIFORNIA
December 8, 2005

An exclusive column from Anthony Archie of the Pacific Research Institute.

DON'T TERMINATE YOUR BASE
December 7, 2005

An exclusive column by the Presidents of the California Republican Assembly, Young Republican Federation of California and California Republican Lawyers Assocation.

GOVERNOR, WHY IS VOTERS' CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO APPROVE LEGISLATIVE BORROWING SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?
December 7, 2005

An exclusive column written by David Stirling, Vice President of the Pacific Legal Foundation.

TO CA REPUBS FROM STATE GOP BOARD - RE: KENNEDY APPOINTMENT
December 6, 2005

California Republican Party Board "strongly disagrees" with Kennedy Appointment.

IN THE WAKE OF KENNEDY'S APPOINTMENT...TURNING VOLUNTEERS' LAMENTS TO OPPORTUNITY
December 6, 2005

An exclusive column from Tom Del Bacarro, President of the Republican Party County Chairmans Association, and Publisher of PoliticalVangard.com.

INFRASTRUCTURE, YES! MEGA-DEBT, NO!
December 1, 2005

An exclusive column from George Passantino, a Senior Fellow with the highly regarded Reason Foundation.

AFTER PROPOSITION 76: THE FISCAL FUTURE OF CALIFORNIA
November 30, 2005

An exclusive column from State Senator John Campbell. Campbell is the Republican nominee for Congress in California's 48th Congressional District.

SCHWARZENEGGER'S SUPREME COURT PICK: THE RULE OF LAW
November 29, 2005

An exclusive column from Ken Masugi of the Clarement Insitute.

MASSIVE BOND THREATENS STATE'S FINANCIAL FUTURE
November 28, 2005

An exclusive column from Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association for the FlashReport.

DEFINING OURSELVES
November 14, 2005

An exclusive column from Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-Huntington Beach) for the FlashReport.

LOOKING FORWARD (GOVERNOR, TAKE SOME NOTES.)
November 11, 2005

An exclusive column from Ken Khachigian sharing some advice for Governor Schwarzenegger moving forward from this week's Special Election.

OC's MEASURE D: THE TRUCK THAT RAN IT OVER WAS DRIVEN BY JOHN LEWIS
November 10, 2005

An exclusive interview between FlashReport Publisher Jon Fleischman and former State Senator John Lewis, mastermind behind the crushing defeat of Orange County's Measure D.

GOVERNOR, YOU WIN CALIFORNIA BY BEING...YOU!
November 9, 2005

An exclusive column from FlashReport contributor Dan Schnur.

EXCLUSIVE PRE-ELECTION INTERVIEW WITH ARNIE STEINBERG
November 2, 2005

Jon Fleischman had an opportunity to conduct an interview with noted California veteran pollster Anie Steinberg.

DEMOCRACY NOT OLIGARCHY: A CASE AGAINST PROP. 77
November 1, 2005

By Dick Armey

MOTHER'S MILK - "INSIDE THE WORLD OF CALIFORNIA POLITICAL FUNDRAISING...."
October 31, 2005

Under the psuedonym, Mother, FlashReport's Special Correspondent in the California political fundraising world tells it like it is...

WHY REFORM IS NEEDED
October 29, 2005

A 5th Generation Californian, a Teacher, on the special election...

A 'SHAREHOLDER PRETECTION' INITIATIVE? HARDLY!
October 27, 2005

Jon Fleischman column, Capitol Weekly

MARGETT AUTHORS MANDATE? SAY IT ISN'T SO!
October 13, 2005

Jon Fleischman column, Capitol Weekly

CRP CONVENTION WINNERS & LOSERS
October 8, 2005

Jon Fleischman looks at the State GOP's September Gathering

REDISTRICTING AND OUR CA GOP CONGRESSMEN
September 22, 2005

Jon Fleischman column, Capitol Weekly.

CD 48 SPECIAL ELECTION PREVIEW
September 8, 2005

Jon Fleischman column, Capitol Weekly.

INS. COMMISIONER - A LOOK AT STEVE POIZNER
August 25, 2005

Jon Fleischman column. Capitol Weekly.

RACE FOR BOE, DISTRICT 3
August 10, 2005

FlashReport Analysis.