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‘Sue-Your-Boss’ Law Funds Should Not Be Diverted to Non-Labor Enforcement Efforts

August 19, 2021 6:43 amAugust 20, 2021 9:03 pm

In the 2020-21 state Budget Act, there was a $107 million transfer of Private Attorneys General Act settlement money to the state General Fund, part of the legislative “solutions” that were cobbled together to address the anticipated $54 billion shortfall...

California Assembly and Senate Putting the Squeeze on Unvaccinated Employees

August 18, 2021 12:54 pm

The California State Assembly and Senate leaders have been incrementally ratcheting down on COVID mandates now that the State Capitol building is open. The Globe reported in June: As California Capitol Reopens, Leg Staff Required to Show Proof of Vaccine,...

Don’t Change Online Sales Tax Allocation Methodology

August 18, 2021 6:21 amAugust 18, 2021 10:26 am

There have been several efforts over the years to address “Who should get online sales taxes?” Unfortunately, many of these are misguided and lack an understanding about the allocation of Local and District tax dollars to city jurisdictions. Only about...

Depleted California Reservoirs Threaten Hydro Power, Agriculture, Drinking Water

August 16, 2021 1:15 pmAugust 18, 2021 10:29 am

In 2014, California voters approved $7.12 billion in bonds for state water supply infrastructure projects. Of that, $2.7 billion was designated for water storage projects. But nearly 8 years later, there are no new dams or reservoirs, or other water...

New Sports Wagering Ballot Measure Submitted

August 13, 2021 8:38 amAugust 13, 2021 8:54 am

On August 12, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning sports wagering. It is 21-0009 and titled “California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act.” Its listed proponents are Helen Fisicaro, Raul Peralez, and...

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New Ballot Measure Proposed to Prohibit Public Employee Unions

August 13, 2021 2:44 amAugust 12, 2021 11:47 pm

On August 9, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning public employee unions. It is 21-0008 and titled “Public Employee Labor Organizations.” Its listed proponent is Timothy Draper. Comments about the proposed ballot...

Truckers Petition U.S. Supreme Court To Reverse Appellate Court Decision, Remain Exempt From AB 5 Law

August 10, 2021 11:10 amAugust 12, 2021 2:20 pm

The California Trucking Association (CTA) announced Monday that they had filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to go over California’s AB 5 contractor law and argue that they should remain exempt due to federal protections. Assembly Bill 5,...