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COVID-19 Case Rates and Deaths Fall Dramatically in California

February 15, 2021 8:50 pmFebruary 15, 2021 8:56 pm

On Monday, Californian health officials announced that the number of new COVID-19 cases fell dramatically in the past week, falling by 27.6%. According to data compiled by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in the past week ending on...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hits Record Low Approval Ratings

February 15, 2021 5:38 pm

A new poll released by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found that Senator Dianne Feinstein’s popularity has reached record lows in California. According to the poll, only 35% of California voters approve of Feinstein, her lowest approval rating...

GM Agrees To $5.75 Million Settlement With California

February 15, 2021 2:44 pmFebruary 15, 2021 2:46 pm

During the weekend, General Motors announced that it had agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with the state of California over false statements that GM had told their investors about defective ignition switches. According to government officials, GM had found...

Xavier Becerra Will Follow the Money, Not the Science

February 15, 2021 11:30 amFebruary 15, 2021 11:42 am

Before taking office, President Joe Biden promised that he would “listen to scientists and heed their advice” regarding the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, Biden promised that he would have American schools reopened and kids back in their seats within his...

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...

SB 430 Provides Small Biz Waivers for Regulatory Violations

February 13, 2021 11:45 amFebruary 13, 2021 9:45 am

On February 12, Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) introduced Senate Bill 430 in order provide a reduction of waiver of civil penalties for small businesses. The bill would add Chapter 3.7 (commencing with Section 11367) to Part 1 of Division 3...

Legislation Creates Business-to-Business Exemption from ABC Worker Classification Test

February 13, 2021 11:30 amFebruary 13, 2021 9:26 am

On February 12, Assemblyman Chad Mayes (I-Yucca Valley) introduced Assembly Bill 612, which would create a business-to-business exemption from the “ABC Test” for worker classification. The bill would add Section 2776.5 to the Labor Code. Under existing law, California’s Labor...