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In the arts and entertainment industry, Hollywood’s decline is palpable. Increasing costs, high taxes, and stricter regulations have led to film productions moving out of California, further eroding the state’s once-dominant cultural industry.
Political and Policy Failures
California’s policy failures extend into energy, education, and social services:
The state's refinery shutdowns signal a retreat from fossil fuels, with the government desperately seeking buyers for these assets.
Public schools struggle, with delayed and declining test scores exacerbated by COVID lockdowns.
Homelessness and poverty have surged, with estimates indicating a significant portion of the nation's poverty rests in California.