Taking a job as a manicurist in California requires more than filling out an application and receiving an offer from an employer. Manicurists have to have at least 400 hours of training, which can cost thousands of dollars. They must … Continue reading
California drivers already pay more for gasoline than motorists in just about every other state. But even after taking into account state gas taxes, blending requirements aimed at reducing air pollution and other environmental and climate fees attached to each … Continue reading
Increased California gas tax fees could make $52 billion available for road repair and other services over a ten-year period; opponents seek to place a proposition on the November 2018 ballot. The Board of Equalization (BOE) was poised to raise … Continue reading
by Sal Rodriguez in the Orange County Register January 22, 2018 Californians are some of the most taxed people in the country, yet it never seems to be enough for those who want more of other people’s money. California has … Continue reading
by The Editorial Board at The Orange County Register January 1, 2018 Not for the first time, an effort is underway to persuade voters to “reform” Proposition 13 and raise property taxes. “The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act … Continue reading
A study conducted by the Employment Policies Institute states that a hike to a $15/hr minimum wage will cost California 400,000 private sector jobs. Workers in two industries in particular are purportedly the most vulnerable. On January 1, California’s minimum … Continue reading
by Jesus Reyes at City News Service December 12,2017 RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A Riverside County lawmaker said today he’s prepared a tax reform package that will slash “huge handouts” to the state’s super wealthy while providing relief to middle-class families. Sen. Jeff … Continue reading
December 11,2017 Four nonprofits will receive $75,000 each to support entrepreneurs and small business owners and also spur regional job growth. The grants will directly fund programs that start, strengthen, and grow businesses from San Joaquin to Kern Counties. “The grants will help foster an ecosystem for … Continue reading
by Andrea Seastrand in The Tribune December 11,2017 Whenever progressives talk about public education, the conversation inevitably goes to the need for more money because our schools are chronically underfunded. And of course we can just tax the rich to … Continue reading
by The Associated Press December 8, 2017 The owners of some of California’s most critical dams have allowed problems identified in annual inspection reports to linger for years, a newspaper reported Friday. Unrepaired deficiencies include cracked concrete, rusted equipment, broken … Continue reading