Jon’s Weekend Reading Recommendations! Articles, Charts, Videos, Podcasts & More… Plus My Video Commentary: U.S. Mint Authorize Trump Coins?
I am perusing the web all week, and I write about some of the things I find. But I there is so much great stuff that I do not write about, but I collect for this Saturday column. Enjoy.
This Saturday feature, which is a labor of love for me, is packed with amazing content. It’s very popular. For those of you who subscribe ($70/year, $7/month), this column is a thank you for your support of my independent work. There are a couple of items above the paywall worth reading/watching. But that is the tip of the iceberg. SO MUCH more under the paywall.
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A Saturday Video Commentary…
Reading/Watching Recommendations!
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HOW FLORIDA POLICIES CAN SAVE CALIFORNIA
United States Senator Rick Scott argues in the California Post that California’s economic and governance problems stem from high taxes, heavy regulation, and expansive government policies. Writing in the New York Post, he contrasts that with Florida’s approach—cutting taxes, reducing regulation, and prioritizing business growth—which he credits for job creation and population gains. Scott presents Florida as a model California could follow to reverse outmigration and economic stagnation.
NEWSOM’S $114 MILLION BUTTERFLY BRIDGE
Christopher F. Rufo and Kenneth Schrupp take aim at a California wildlife crossing project that has ballooned far beyond its original price tag. In a Substack post, they detail how a bridge once pitched at tens of millions has climbed to roughly $114 million, raising questions about cost overruns, priorities, and accountability. They argue the project has become emblematic of a broader pattern of government excess and unchecked spending.
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