"Calif. losing golden allure; Exodus goes on as jobs dry up" by Michael R. Blood, Associated Press | January 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES - .... Years of rising taxes, dead-end schools, unchecked illegal immigration, and clogged traffic have robbed the Golden State of its allure.
Is there something left of the California dream?
"If you are a Hollywood actor," Reilly said, "but not for us."
Hollywood gets tax breaks here.
In fact, we are "flushing . . . millions of dollars away supporting a highly profitable industry" when it comes to $300 million in taxpayer dollars for Hollywood
Heck, we even PAY FOR their TV COMMERCIALS.
Need one final insult, Mass. taxpayers?
"Town officials... are trying to decide how much of a property tax break to offer and how they can secure state funding for infrastructure improvements.... although it could take several years for the studio to realize its potential"
Also see: Hollywood, Massachusetts
Hollywood (East) Disses Veterans
More Mass. $$$ to Movie Makers
California can keep Jewwood for all I care.
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Why are so many looking for an exit?
Among other things: California's unemployment rate hit 8.4 percent in November, the third-highest in the nation, and it is expected to get worse. A record 236,000 foreclosures are projected for 2008, more than the prior nine years combined, according to research firm MDA DataQuick. Personal income was about flat last year.
With state government facing a $41.6 billion budget hole over 18 months, residents are bracing for higher taxes, cuts in education, and postponed tax rebates....
Yeah, but you still gotta pay on time!!!
Some small towns are on the brink of bankruptcy. Normally recession-proof Hollywood has been hit by layoffs....
Awwwww!!!
