Robbie Hunter – California Globe

The Abundance Choice, Part 8: The Union Factor

May 28, 2022 2:22 amMay 31, 2022 4:47 pm

The moment we met Robbie Hunter, then president of the State Building and Construction Trades Council, we knew we were in the presence of a man who does not lose. Assemblyman Devon Mathis had urged me to contact the construction unions...

Massive $330 Million Film, TV Production Tax Credit Bill Approved By Assembly, Senate

July 15, 2021 4:41 pmJuly 16, 2021 6:32 am

A bill that would drastically increase California film and TV tax incentives to $330 million was passed in both the Senate and Assembly on Thursday. Senate Bill 144, authored by Senator Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge), would increase tax credit...

Bill To Drastically Increase Offshore Wind Power Production Introduced in Assembly

February 12, 2021 6:39 pmFebruary 13, 2021 1:09 pm

A new bill to drastically increase offshore wind power production, including a final goal of 10 Gigawatts (GW) of electricity by 2040, was introduced in the Assembly this week. Assembly Bill 525, authored by Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco), would...