California is in the midst of a historic budget crisis threatening public services from Calexico to Yreka.
California, alone amongst major oil-producing states, charges no severance tax on oil production.
This is fair why? Discuss.
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California is in the midst of a historic budget crisis threatening public services from Calexico to Yreka.
California, alone amongst major oil-producing states, charges no severance tax on oil production.
This is fair why? Discuss.