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Gov. Newsom Backs Prop. 15 ‘Split Roll’ Property Tax Increase on Business
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom threw his support behind Proposition 15, which would change how both commercial and industrial properties are taxed, leading to immediate outcry from businesses, industry leaders, and tax groups across the state. Prop 15 would amend...
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill That Expunges Records Of Ex-Con Wildfire Fighters
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will allow former non-violent prisoner firefighters to have their records expunged to allow them to be hired as firefighters. A bill that may help solve the desperate need for...
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Changing DMV Disability License Plates Requirements For Veterans
On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to change the requirements needed for disabled veterans to get a special disability license plate. Assembly Bill 408, authored by Assemblyman Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield),...
California Supreme Court Rejects OC Education Board, Private School Reopening Lawsuits
On Wednesday, the California Supreme Court rejected lawsuits by the Orange County Board of Education and a coalition of private schools to overturn Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency order to limit in-school learning. California Supreme Court Rejects two lawsuits The ruling...
Californiaʼs Assault on the Commercial Real Estate Industry
A long-time commercial California real estate broker told the Globe he recently sold a California property for a client, but the client wanted to exchange into other properties, but with conditions: 1. Not inCalifornia. 2. Not a property with anything...
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill To Eliminate Non-Profit State Filing Fees
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into a law a bill that will remove California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) filing fees for non-profit organizations applying for state tax exemptions. Senate Bill 934, authored by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), will...