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Bill Creates a Homeless Employee Tax Credit

March 12, 2021 7:23 amMarch 12, 2021 7:31 am

On March 11, Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) amended his Assembly Bill 675 to create a tax credit for employers hiring the homeless. The bill would add and repeal Section 23628 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Section One of...

New Reporting Required for ‘Platform Companies’ Under SB 480

March 12, 2021 7:10 amMarch 12, 2021 7:32 am

On March 10, State Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) amended his Senate Bill 480 dealing with platform companies and content management. This bill would require a platform company to report annually to the Department of Justice by April 1 of...

California Work Opportunity Tax Credit

March 12, 2021 6:51 amMarch 12, 2021 7:00 am

On March 10, State Senator Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) amended her Senate Bill 553 to create a state work opportunity tax credit (WOTC). The bill would add and repeal Sections 17053.71 and 23672 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. As...

George Gascon Recall Petition Closes In On Signature Gathering Phase

March 11, 2021 5:53 pm

Los Angeles County residents in favor of ousting District Attorney George Gascon may begin officially collecting signatures soon following weeks of new efforts against the embattled DA. Since being sworn in in December following a decisive win over former LA...

Los Angeles to Receive $1.35 Billion From Federal Stimulus Package

March 11, 2021 3:38 pmMarch 12, 2021 3:39 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Controller Ron Galperin announced Wednesday that the city will receive $1.35 billion in direct aid from the federal stimulus package passed by the U.S House this week. The package, which was subsequently signed by...

Gov. Newsom Names Former Stockton Mayor Tubbs ‘Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity’

March 11, 2021 8:35 amMarch 11, 2021 2:07 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom named former Stockton Mayor Michael D. Tubbs Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity on Thursday. This is a curious appointment. While Tubbs will not receive compensation for this position, it’s clear this is a placeholder position...

Jailed Criminals With Murder Convictions Celebrate LA DA Gascon’s Early Release Directive

March 11, 2021 6:27 am

On Wednesday, policies put into effect late last year by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon, known by many as the Gascon directive, drew renewed criticism following approval by criminals charged with murder who hope to have reduced sentences...