"'High taxes, expensive government, an education system dominated by unions, and inadequate infrastructure have combined to drive Golden State population growth downward as many California business and those they employ go elsewhere. It's easy to track the exodus, as the average tax rate in states gaining Congressional seats is under 3 percent while the average rate in states losing seats is over 6 percent.
'Unfortunately, as our tax base leaves for other states which actually encourage employment and growth, those who are left behind will be asked again to pay more for a government that has become more expensive than we can afford. Today’s census data shows that people are voting with their feet.'"
CRP Statement Regarding California's Stagnant Apportionment Results
Press Release (California Republican Party):
