Tag: California
An Economic New Year’s Resolution for California
California was once the epitome of the American economic dream, a powerhouse that grew to become the world’s fifth-largest economy. But today, that dream is fading as businesses—from Fortune 500 companies to small enterprises—flee the state’s punitive tax regime as...
More States and Auto Dealers Fight Back Against California’s EV Car and Truck Mandates
For the past several years, multiple states have followed California on two key electric vehicle mandates. One is the 2035 gas-powered car sales ban. And then the other is the 2042 Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which states that all trucks...
Governor Gavin Newsom: Coulda, Woulda Shoulda
When Gavin Newsom was sworn in as California’s 40th governor in January 2019, he made many promises. And few were about improving the cost of living, the cost of energy, the growing homeless crisis, gas prices, food prices, failing public...
Strengthening California’s Businesses Through Public Safety
California’s standing as the 5th largest economy in the world didn’t happen by chance, but by the grit and determination of small and large businesses. The 829,369 immigrant-owned businesses in the State are more than numbers – they’re the backbone of our communities and economy. Despite...
California, New York, and Illinois Experienced Largest Domestic Population Losses 2023 and 2024
In journalism, reporters are taught to never bury the lede – never hide the most important and relevant pieces of a story within other distracting information. Case in point: “California nets large population increase in 2024 — nearly returning to...
Biden EPA Approves Waiver For California’s 2035 Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on orders from the Biden administration, announced on Wednesday that they have approved California’s mandate to ban the sale of all gas-powered vehicles by 2035, making it more difficult for President-elect Donald Trump to federally...