Al-USA

California's High Tax / High Benefit Model: A Constantly Renegotiated Bargain

Well, I do live still, in CA, LA area, and have noticed much improved air quality and reduced traffic. Probably due to the 12.2% official unemployment and residents leaving the state.

Why, I can even see clearly the San Bernardino mountains in the summer. Something which was impossible before the Greater Depression hit.

So, some things are getting much better but the state fiscal situation will take years to sort out.

In the meantime, I'll take the near perfect weather along with the continuously improving traffic and air quality, and am only sad that it took millions losing their jobs or leaving the state to improve the quality of life here.