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Governor Newsom’s Company Found To Have Received Federal Coronavirus Protection Loans

July 7, 2020 4:49 pmJuly 8, 2020 10:26 am

On Monday, the US Treasury Department released data showing that a company tied to Governor Gavin Newsom received a federal COVID-19 relief loan ranging anywhere from $150,000 to $350,000. $150,000 to $350,000 in loans According to the US Treasury, PlumpJack,...

Assemblyman Patterson Pushes For EDD Audit Following Mass Unemployment Delays

July 7, 2020 2:12 pmMarch 17, 2022 8:17 pm

Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Last Thursday, Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) announced that he would be pushing for a complete audit of the Employment Development Department (EDD) after months of issues preventing...

EDD To Extend Some Unemployment Benefits As CARES Act Winds Down

July 6, 2020 7:47 pmMarch 17, 2022 8:16 pm

Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. This coming Wednesday, the Employment Development Department (EDD) will begin to inform those still under Unemployment Insurance (UI) of their eligibility for up to 13 additional weeks...

Assembly Offices Close In Sacramento Following 5 New Coronavirus Cases

July 6, 2020 4:56 pmMarch 17, 2022 8:16 pm

Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. On Monday, the State Capitol Building and the Legislative Office Building were shut down for a week following a small outbreak of coronavirus among Assembly workers. Assemblywoman...

Los Angeles, Oakland Push For Universal Income Projects

July 6, 2020 2:29 pm

Los Angeles and Oakland seek to join Stockton and Long Beach as cities trying out universal income, guaranteeing money each month to every adult regardless of work or other status. A call for universal basic income The mayors of the...

Family Leave Expansion Bill Passes Senate

July 3, 2020 8:15 pm

On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill that would expand the number of companies who have to allow up to 12 weeks of job-protected time off for extended family leave. 12 weeks of leave for those in smaller businesses Senate...

New Assembly Bill Would Limit Schools Of Any Coronavirus-Related Liability

July 3, 2020 5:09 pm

An updated bill that would limit the liability of schools for anything coronavirus related has gained traction in the state legislature and aims to be passed by the end of the current session in August. Higher safety standards, reduced liability...