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Why Is California’s Minimum Wage Going Up Again?

May 12, 2022 3:49 pmMay 12, 2022 3:56 pm

Not only will California’s minimum wage go up again on January 1, 2023, but also all employees will be guaranteed that rate even if they work for “small employers.” Both of these changes stem from Senate Bill 3 by Sen....

California Venues Abruptly Cancel Reps. Greene and Gaetz ‘America First’ Rally

July 19, 2021 2:29 pmJuly 22, 2021 8:18 am

Congressional Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) are considering legal action after three different venues canceled their “America First” rally on Saturday. The Republican representatives spoke to a crowd of a few hundred at an impromptu peaceful...

Bill to Reduce, Waive Small Business Civil Penalties Passes 12-0 In Senate Committee

March 22, 2021 5:57 pm

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),...

AB 247 Would Provide Immunity from Civil Liability to Small Business and Nonprofits

March 19, 2021 12:55 pmMarch 19, 2021 1:01 pm

Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) amended his Assembly Bill 247 to add and repeal Section 1714.28 of the Civil Code. The bill would provide immunity from civil liability to small business and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 emergency. Section One would provide...

New ‘Early Action’ Budget Trailer Bill for California Small Business Relief

February 21, 2021 12:56 pmFebruary 23, 2021 8:10 am

On February 17, Senate Bill 87 was gutted and amended to be a budget trailer bill as part of the “early action” package. Senators Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) and Dave Min (D-Irvine) were made the joint authors of the bill. SB...

Budget Trailer Bill on Tax Conformity

February 20, 2021 8:04 amFebruary 23, 2021 8:03 am

On February 17, Assembly Bill 80 was gutted and amended to be a budget trailer bill as part of the “early action” package and Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Marina del Rey), was made the author of the bill. AB 80 would...

New Bill to Suspend Annual Tax Payments for Small Business

February 13, 2021 6:13 pmFebruary 13, 2021 6:14 pm

On February 12, Assembly Member Frank Bigelow introduced Assembly Bill 664 to suspend annual tax payments for small businesses. The bill would amend Sections 17935, 17941, 17948, and 19001, and add Section 19001.5 to the Revenue and Taxation Code. This...