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Beyond mere financial woes, California's infrastructure is in dire need of attention. Recent surveys rank the state among the worst in terms of road and freeway conditions, a disgrace considering its high gas taxes. Residents are left questioning how this is possible when they are already paying some of the highest taxes in the United States. Hansen points out the paradox of a state rich in resources yet struggling to provide basic services and maintenance due to poor planning and mismanagement.