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‘The Promote Ownership by Workers for Economic Recovery Act’

March 23, 2023 6:58 amMarch 23, 2023 7:08 am

California’s Labor Code, in Chapter 1 of Division 6, contains “The Promote Ownership by Workers for Economic Recovery Act.” Section 10000 names the Act. Section 10001 provides general information, primarily on the establishment of the Future of Work Commission by...

Palm Springs City Councilwoman Lisa Middleton Announces Run For State Senate

March 22, 2023 5:51 pmMarch 22, 2023 5:51 pm

Palm Springs City Councilwoman Lisa Middleton, the first transgender person elected to public office in Californian history, announced her run for the 19th Senate District this week, planning to face off against incumbent Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) next year. Middleton,...

AB 1182: Energy Incentives

March 22, 2023 3:45 pmMarch 22, 2023 3:46 pm

Assembly Bill 1182 by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Los Angeles) was amended to have the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to also pursue federal energy incentives. AB 1182 would add and repeal Article 10.5 (Section 12100.115) to Chapter 1.6...

‘Journalism Usage Fee’ Legislation Proposed In CA Assembly

March 22, 2023 12:41 pmMarch 22, 2023 12:41 pm

A bill that would have big tech companies pay a fee to news outlets for using or posting articles and other local news content was introduced in the Assembly this week. Assembly Bill 886, authored by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland),...

Conflicts of Interest in Contracting by California State Agencies

March 22, 2023 8:36 amMarch 22, 2023 8:45 am

California’s Public Contract Code (PCC) provides conflict of interest laws in Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2. Article 8 was added in 1983 by Chapter 1231. PCC Section 10410 prohibits any officer or employee in...

Californians for Equal Rights Foundation Announces Intent to Sue San Francisco Over Guaranteed Income Programs

March 22, 2023 8:29 amMarch 22, 2023 4:31 pm

Californians for Equal Rights Foundation and American Civil Rights Project, on Tuesday notified San Francisco city and county, the San Francisco Unified School District, the University of California San Francisco and the California Health and Human Services Agency their intent to...

Rep. Khanna Under Fire Over Fundraiser By GOP Backer

March 22, 2023 2:30 amMarch 22, 2023 2:31 am

Congressman and possible 2024 U.S. Senate candidate Ro Khanna (D-CA) received increased scrutiny this week following revelations that he is to host a fundraiser at the home of a venture capitalist who sought government intervention in recent banking collapses, including...