Times are tough for college students in California. State grants are being cut drastically due to budget cuts and Furloughs are closing down entire campuses on non-holidays. It is looking grim for the future of higher education. Assembly Bill 656, introduced by Majority Leader Alberto Torrico, proposes a gas and oil severance tax in California that could make for a brighter future.  AB 656 was introduced on Feb. 25 and had minor alterations since, the last being on July 7.  Currently states... nvega831 The Parrhesiac comment-15974 2009-10-21T23:00:20Z 2009-10-21T23:00:20Z Of course your right...but if we were to give all of the money we earn to the government they can take care of us. The Parrhesiac 2009-10-21T23:00:20Z thsas comment-15955 2009-10-22T22:33:23Z 2009-10-22T22:33:23Z There is not 50% left to give. Combined State and Fed income levels are at about 50% now. Add social security withholding, property taxs, sales taxes, utilty bill taxes, licensing fees, and there is only about 40% of earnings left. Perhaps I can write an IOU. thsas 2009-10-22T22:33:23Z The Parrhesiac comment-15937 2009-10-21T08:31:49Z 2009-10-21T08:31:49Z I think we should just cut the BS and raise state taxes to 50% of your income. After all, the good of the society is far outweighed by the needs of individuals. The Parrhesiac 2009-10-21T08:31:49Z thsas comment-15920 2009-10-21T03:34:41Z 2009-10-21T03:34:41Z As a Soldier, you can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill and the Army College Fund to pay for your college education. Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $81,756 to help pay for college. All you have to do is give $100 a month during your first year of service. If you select the Army College Fund, the total amount is combined with the MGIB. The Army offers several opportunities to attend classes while serving as an Active Duty or Army Reserve Soldier. Whether it's in accredited four-year universities across the nation, through an online university or in high-tech learning facilities on Army posts, the Army enables Soldiers to continue their educational growth. thsas 2009-10-21T03:34:41Z