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Prominent among Maher’s concerns was the regulatory environment in California. He recounted personal experiences struggling with bureaucratic red tape for home renovations, underscoring a broader complaint: that government interference is stifling individual autonomy and economic freedom. Such regulatory burdens contribute to the exodus of working-class families from states burdened by high taxes and ill-conceived policies. Maher emphasized that this trend is not merely a political talking point; it represents a genuine crisis for the working populace, disconnected from the elite who govern them.