Commiefornia Loves Jobs—Government Jobs, That Is

Ah, California the land of opportunity. Opportunities in government, that is.

When the government is responsible for 96.5% of the state’s job growth, you know the state is going to be a poorly-run dumpster fire. Which—shocker—California is. And as a result, businesses are taking a hike, and I don’t blame them one bit.

The Hoover Institution reports:  

Part of California’s job weakness reflects the number of people and businesses leaving the state. California’s population declined by about 75,000 between 2022 and 2023 (the latest data available), and a number of business headquarters have departed.  

Economic factors are the primary reasons behind these departures. Households are moving because of the cost of living and deficient public services. The median single-family home price is over $900,000, and the median price of a condominium or townhouse is nearly $700,000. Electricity prices are the fifth highest in the country. Gasoline prices are the second highest in the country, reflecting in part the nation’s highest gasoline taxes. With the country’s highest gas taxes, California roads should be among the best, but they are among the worst. California public schools are grossly underperforming, with only 25–30 percent of students proficient in math, language arts, or science.

High cost of living. Terrible schools. Bad roads. Yup, it’s a recipe for citizens and businesses to flee.

I also find it hilarious that the article says “deficient public services” is a contributing factor for the mass exodus. 96.5% of job growth is in government, but not a benefit to the taxpayer to be found. Typical.