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U.S. Business Bankruptcies Up 40% Since January 2023; Small Biz up 60%

July 9, 2024 2:45 amJuly 9, 2024 2:46 am

The American Bankruptcy Institute has bad news: Small business Chapter 11 business reorganization bankruptcy filings increased 60 percent from April 2023 to April 2024. Commercial Chapter 11 business filings increased 40 percent from April 2023 to April 2024, with high...

Small Business ‘Uncertainty’ Reaches Highest Level Since Pandemic Forced Business Closures

June 14, 2024 7:15 amJune 15, 2024 8:54 am

The National Federation of Independent Businesses released a new survey showing the highest Small Business “uncertainty” since 2020 during the pandemic, when “nonessential” businesses were forced to shut down. “The small business sector is responsible for the production of over...

Former Assemblyman Vince Fong Sworn In As Congressional Replacement For Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy

June 3, 2024 6:33 pmJune 3, 2024 6:34 pm

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) swore in Congressman Vince Fong (R-CA) on Monday, increasing California’s Congressional delegation by one Republican and giving the GOP back their two vote advantage in the House. For months, Fong faced numerous political and legal...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Legislative Branches

May 28, 2024 2:30 amMay 28, 2024 2:31 am

Where is the Congress established in law? The Constitution of the United States (Article I, Sections 1-10) spells out the authority of Congress to make laws. Is the Congress of power limited? Congress’ authority cannot conflict with the 10th Amendment...

Vince Fong Resigns From Assembly to Serve Remainder Of Kevin McCarthy’s Term D.C.

May 27, 2024 2:37 pmMay 27, 2024 2:37 pm

Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) resigned from office this past weekend in order to serve the remainder of former Speaker and Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s term in Congress in Washington. For months, Fong faced numerous political and legal challenges over running for...

Frequently Asked Questions about State and Federal Judiciaries

May 27, 2024 2:30 amMay 27, 2024 2:31 am

Where is the federal court system created? The federal courts are established in Article III of the United States Constitution. Where is the state court system created? The state courts are established in Article VI of the California Constitution. What...

Assemblyman Vince Fong Wins Special Election to Complete Kevin McCarthy’s House Term

May 22, 2024 2:48 pmMay 22, 2024 2:51 pm

Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) defeated Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux (R) in the 20th Congressional District special election on Tuesday, officially replacing former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the district. The 20th special district race was the most covered Congressional...