California leads the U.S. in taxation and regulation.
Although California is the richest state in the union, and has the most vast, comprehensive and expansive social welfare programs, it leads the nation in rates of poverty.
A new poll reveals that 53% of California residents are considering leaving the Golden State because of the high cost of living.
Nearly two-thirds, 62%, of respondents said they believed the best days of California were in the past.
