Background Although the CA State government honed a budget surplus of nearly $100 billion dollars six months ago, it is now facing a budget deficit of $22.5 billion because of spiraling inflation and a weakening stock market, which is problematic given that the budget relies heavily on capital gains from CA’s wealthiest residents. Therefore, toContinue reading “California budget faces deficit: Newsom proposing spending cuts to balance the budget”
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California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?
What is CA SB 1162 and who is affected by it? On September 27,2022, Gov. Newsom and the CA State Legislature passed SB 1162, which is a new state law that would require employers to disclose the pay scales for their job postings. Starting on January 1, 2023, employers with at least 15 workers willContinue reading “California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?”
California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions
In 2017, a California law was implemented to prevent “surprise bills” from out-of-network medical providers who work at in-network facilities. But when nearly 6 million Californians are blindsided with medical bills from practitioners not contracted with PPOs, it is clear that this 2017 law is not enough. The law does not protect those who getContinue reading “California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions”
Governor Newsom Mimics Texas Abortion Ban in New Anti-Gun Legislation
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Saturday plans to introduce legislation modeled after Texas’s controversial abortion ban to reduce the amount of weapons in the state. Governor Newsom argues that adding the threat of private lawsuits against gun manufactures is the most efficient way to keep guns off the streets in California. The proposed legislation isContinue reading “Governor Newsom Mimics Texas Abortion Ban in New Anti-Gun Legislation”
California Oil Spill Devastates Local Economy and Marine Life
The Pacific Airshow was cut short last week to thousands of attendees in Huntington Beach, California after a report was confirmed October 2 of an oil spill five miles off the coast. The report was made a day after the alleged time of the leak, prompting controversy over the Houston based company’s slow reaction time.Continue reading “California Oil Spill Devastates Local Economy and Marine Life”
A Glimpse into California’s Proposition 17 – Voting Rights Amendment
Background and Summary of the Proposal: California’s State Constitution allows most U.S. citizens to vote, even individuals who are currently in county jail or county probation. But it prohibits individuals who are in state prison or on state parole to register to vote. Proposition 17 will amend the State Constitution and enable individuals on stateContinue reading “A Glimpse into California’s Proposition 17 – Voting Rights Amendment”
Here’s What to Look for on California’s November Ballot
Prop 14: Stem Cell Research Institute Bond Initiative of 2020 As of 2004, California is a leader in cutting-edge stem cell research. The purpose of Proposition 14 is to provide $5.5 billion in bond funding to develop treatments and cures for diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lower respiratory diseases, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, spinalContinue reading “Here’s What to Look for on California’s November Ballot”
A Big Win Coming for REALTOR®s: The California Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative 2020
The California Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative has been placed on the 2020 ballot in November. It is touted as being a “win-win” for both REALTOR®s and customers, but are these claims justified and will it pass? The short answer is absolutely. The Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative(PTTE) 2020 is much the sameContinue reading “A Big Win Coming for REALTOR®s: The California Property Tax Transfers and Exemptions Initiative 2020”
How Covid-19 is Affecting These 10 California Cities
Stay at home orders were issued across the state starting in March. The coronavirus outbreak allowed for deficits to replace reserves. Below are 10 California cities which have been impacted by the virus who are taking helpful actions to prevent their citizens and businesses from being ravaged. As they fight, they are waiting for theContinue reading “How Covid-19 is Affecting These 10 California Cities”
SB 939 and AB 828: Evictions and Foreclosures in California during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak many issues have come up affecting our communities. One particular issue affecting millions of Californians is rent. How will landlords keep asking tenants to pay rent, when millions of workers in California have lost their jobs due to this pandemic? Members of the California Legislature, Scott Weiner and Phil TingContinue reading “SB 939 and AB 828: Evictions and Foreclosures in California during the Covid-19 Pandemic”
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