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Business, environmental groups push for Capitol Annex Project transparency
As state lawmakers prepare to vote on this year’s budget by the June 15 deadline, financial and environmental concerns persist about the Capitol Annex Project, which is projected to cost $755 million to $1.2 billion. -
Business community presses lawmakers to back bills promoting California’s economic recovery
As the state readies for full reopening this month, questions persist on how bills currently in the legislative process may help or hurt sustainable recovery from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Business coalition urges passage of California bill allowing for state and local tax parity
New legislation that would lift a cap on how much state and local (SALT) tax certain businesses can deduct on their federal returns is currently before the Senate Appropriations Committee. -
California approves tax relief legislation for majority of small businesses receiving PPP loans
A bipartisan bill that will help relieve businesses of tax liability on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom following near unanimous support in the Assembly and Senate. -
Sponsor of small business liability protection bill: ‘I don’t quit … I will keep working to see it through’
The sponsor of AB 247, which would protect small businesses that use proper safety standards from unwarranted litigation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, plans to continue pushing the measure forward as California moves closer to fully reopening next month. -
California business owners look to federal, state leaders for guidance on pandemic relief
California businesses are hoping for swift guidance from the U.S. Treasury Secretary to address tax questions, including whether new federal pandemic aid approved in mid-March will change how California taxes earlier relief funding. -
New bill proposing reform of 'burdensome' regulation awaits committee hearing date
As California businesses look to emerge from the COVID-19 economic downturn, they continue to face a host of operating regulations that a new bill, AB 2, seeks to streamline in an effort to ease the road to recovery. -
Proposed legislation would provide lawsuit immunity for businesses that comply with COVID-19 health regulations
Proposed legislation in California would give businesses immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits as long as they comply with all state and local health laws, regulations and protocols. -
Major bipartisan legislation seeks state investment in California small business recovery
A new bipartisan bill, the Keep California Working Act, would allocate 10 percent of the state’s $26 million budget surplus toward helping small businesses reopen and stay open. -
No agreement yet reached for oversight hearings on COVID-19 data; ‘The public has a right to know’
After months of asking to see the data driving the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, lawmakers have continued to seek details following the governor’s newly introduced ICU projection plan – a sudden departure from the lower threshold system that began in November. -
Lawmakers seek answers on Newsom’s COVID-19 data dissemination
As legislators take up oversight hearings on vaccine distribution, they also want further action on COVID-19 data sharing, after the governor last week rolled back virus restrictions without articulating what details led to the announcement. -
Schools reopening plan would be rolled out in phases, supported by new budget appropriation
Following months of remote learning challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is planning to roll out in-person learning for some students in the next few months. -
Ruling due soon on legal challenge to Newsom’s executive orders; ‘We are fighting for the form of government we’re all permitted to under the Constitution’
A Sutter County Superior Court judge is expected to issue an initial ruling this week in a lawsuit challenging an executive order on voting as well as more than 50 others Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
New California law makes it easier for some workers to be contractors; but not Uber, Lyft drivers
A bill that recently passed the California legislature and was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom makes it easier for freelance writers, musicians, photographers and other occupations to continue working as contractors. -
Voters to revisit rent control on Nov. 3; ‘The world has changed because of COVID, but this is the same tired, defeated idea’
A November ballot initiative, Proposition 21, which would allow local governments to expand rent control measures, has raised concerns it would lead to less supply amid California’s historic housing shortage. -
Federal judge sides with California in lawsuit over Quebec climate pact
SACRAMENTO — A federal judge has ruled that California's climate pact with Quebec does not interfere with the U.S. government's authority involving foreign affairs. -
Business groups ask lawmakers to reconsider COVID-19 presumptions; ‘Massive additional risk on small businesses to pay for COVID cases'
With state lawmakers scheduled to return to Sacramento this week for a shortened session, business groups have expressed concern about several legislative proposals to expand workers’ compensation measures. -
No cost estimate yet available on rent deferment legislation: ‘This is adapted for a multi-year scenario’
A new COVID-19 relief bill that would allow tenants to defer rent and help landlords with state-subsidized tax credits could forestall a wave of evictions, but no firm cost estimate has yet been provided by the state. -
Bill to help business comes at critical time in economic recovery and needs shepherding, observer says
An ideal bill to help businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic needs help making it through a legislative process that’s been pared down due to the coronavirus, a former state Senate Minority Leader says. -
New False Claims Act measure would benefit plaintiffs’ lawyers, not state revenues, opponents say
A bill that would include private plaintiffs’ attorneys in tax enforcement actions passed the California Assembly last week, a move that opponents say would add to the state’s budget crisis and lead to costs that cause more businesses to shut down or move out of California.