Assemblyman Proposes Legislation to Lower Taxes, Expand Tax Credits

RIVERSIDE - Assemblyman Paul Cook today introduced three bills that would lower taxes until the state economy recovers and provide tax credits for families whose incomes have dropped because of the recession.

''I'm always looking for ways to create more jobs in California,'' said Cook, R-Beaumont. ''Our state leaders need to realize that reducing the tax burden on citizens and small businesses will create thousands of new jobs, help California's economy ... and bring back the stability the state once enjoyed.''

Cook's Assembly Bill 1595 calls for reducing state sales taxes if the unemployment...