Tag: California small businesses
When Will Government Unions Stand Up For All California Workers?
Public sector unions have corrupted the ability of California’s governing institutions to serve the interests of the people. The consequences include a failing public education system, catastrophically flawed environmental policies, and an unrelenting attack on the ability of small businesses...
California Small Businesses are in Dire Straits
California small businesses are in dire straits. As a former U.S. Small Business Administration Associate Administrator, I’ve seen firsthand the deteriorating situation for entrepreneurs in the Golden State. And sadly, COVID-19 isn’t solely to blame. Businesses were fleeing or shutting...
Gov. Newsom Proposes $1.5 Billion More In Small Business Grants
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that he will propose another $1.5 billion in small business grant funding to help businesses that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. His proposed funding would be added to an already existing $2.5...
Bill to Reduce, Waive Small Business Civil Penalties Passes 12-0 In Senate Committee
A bill to require state agencies to establish policies to waive or reduce civil penalties and fines for small businesses was unanimously passed Monday by the Senate Business and Professions Committee. Senate Bill 430, authored by Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno),...
Former WH Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers Named Newsom’s Chief Economic Adviser
During the weekend, former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers was named by Governor Gavin Newsom as his new Chief Economic and Business Adviser and as director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Myers began her...
Gov. Newsom Signs Family Leave Extension Bill
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newson signed into law a bill that would expand protected-family leave for those in small businesses to 12 months a year for companies with 5 employees or more. SB 1383 and family paid time off Senate...