BLOG: Prop. 65 reform sorely needed in California
The first line in a recent alert from the California Chamber of Commerce is tongue-in-cheek, but clearly represents how
Read moreThe first line in a recent alert from the California Chamber of Commerce is tongue-in-cheek, but clearly represents how
Read moreWhile the business community doesn’t have high expectations from the state Legislature as it starts its newest term, one
Read moreThe California economy dodged a bullet when the Prop. 15 payroll tax initiative failed on the November ballot. But
Read moreThe significance of Proposition 15 failing on the November ballot cannot be overstated. It should be the final word
Read moreIt’s hard to know what sort of economic climate California business owners will wake up to on Jan. 1,
Read morePassed in 1985, Proposition 65 represents the most ubiquitous business regulation that most people probably know the least about.
Read moreAs we settle into the fall season, seven months deep into the pandemic and counting, you might be stressed
Read moreIt’s Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness time, where business owners, bankers and CPAs work to ensure relief loans turn
Read moreThere’s no doubt that the November ballot will be the most consequential election in our lifetime. And while all
Read moreWhen it comes to jobless rates on the rebound, count California among the country’s slowest performers. In fact, California
Read moreThere’s a new job killer on the scene in Sacramento that would further add to the burden and liability
Read moreSenate Bill 939, a particularly onerous bill that threatens the entire commercial real estate industry, continues to chug its
Read moreCall it “California logic.” How do you empower small businesses to rebuild the economy? Double down on the harmful
Read moreThere have been government programs — Paycheck Protection, disaster assistance, the upcoming Federal Reserve lending program — designed to help business
Read moreRestaurants were among the unfortunate industries that felt the immediate impact from COVID-19 restrictions. As we wrap up our
Read moreNo business could be faulted for looking at all options for belt tightening in this time of crisis. For
Read moreAt a time when up-to-the-minute information is critical, The Business Journal editorial team is offering daily updates on the
Read moreA new UC Berkeley study released this week makes the perfect case for expanded water storage and supply for
Read moreOur 2020 Book of Lists continued a longstanding Business Journal tradition of inviting submissions for the cover from the
Read moreA state appeals court recently struck a victory for those who believe taxpayer funding has no place in political
Read moreOf all the laws that have come out of Sacramento, it’s safe to say that AB 5 has generated
Read moreA recent California Chamber of Commerce poll reveals that state voters are an anxious lot. Their concerns speak to
Read moreIf there weren’t enough things to worry about these days, how about one more? Acrylamide is present in the
Read moreA coalition of business advocates have joined forces to fight mounting momentum behind a sales tax on services in
Read moreThe California Chamber of Commerce has been on a roll when it comes to fighting so-called “job killer” bills,
Read moreIt’s that time of year again: Get ready to vote for the Best of Central Valley Business Readers Choice
Read moreYou might have heard about the controversy generated by a draft of the state’s proposed ethnic studies curriculum, which
Read moreIn the face of calls for “Medicare for All” on the presidential campaign trail, Joe Biden is pushing an
Read moreToday’s edition of The Business Journal has an update on the status of the California Chamber of Commerce’s “Job
Read moreWith all the talk about government desperately needing to take over our health care system, a recent oped in
Read moreSome of California’s top companies, including Blue Diamond Growers and Albertsons — as well as the California divisions for Ernst
Read moreSome of California’s top companies, including Blue Diamond Growers and Albertsons — as well as the California divisions for Ernst
Read moreCould somebody let Democrats in Sacramento know that tax season is over? April 15 has come and gone, but
Read moreIt’s “job killer” time in Sacramento, and the state legislature is hard at work making California even more inhospitable
Read moreFresno County has about 2,200 land parcels valued at more than $2 million. If you happen to own those
Read moreComing soon to a store near you — a carbon sales tax? The Democratic supermajority up in Sacramento is
Read moreIf you are the average newspaper reader, there’s a chance you skip past the public notice section on your way
Read moreGolden State voters are feeling optimistic about the economy, but the cost of living is still a cause for concern,
Read moreIf you hire independent contractors in the course of your daily business in California, big changes may be coming your
Read moreMonths of campaigning — and record amounts of money spent — have all led to tomorrow’s midterm elections. I’m sure
Read moreI never thought I would say this, but there may be a day when I miss Jerry Brown. Indeed he
Read moreThis coming Nov. 6 California voters will have nearly a dozen ballot propositions to weigh in on. In my opinion,
Read moreA tax research organization has released a new analysis that shows just how far a hard-earned buck — in this
Read moreBusiness forecasting firm Kiplinger has released its latest look ahead at the economy to give business owners a chance to
Read moreThe last thing any small business owner wants or needs is to be dragged into litigation. So that’s why the
Read moreState Sen. Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) is one again speaking truth to the “Runaway Engine that Couldn’t.” In a recent letter
Read moreImagine a high-speed rail system that is 100-percent privately funded, only a few years behind schedule and actually faces competition
Read moreA key change to the state’s Proposition 65 signage requirements is happening Aug. 30 that could mean fines of up
Read moreYou could talk about business unfriendly, so-called “job killer” bills coming out of the state Legislature until you are blue
Read moreWhat is it with Sacramento and taxes? First with the gas tax, the cap-and-trade scheme and now a proposed 3
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