Single-Payer Health Care – Brought to You by 40 Million Payers
On February 19, a throng of legislators, led by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), introduced AB 1400, the Guaranteed Health Care for All bill...
Just-Signed Bills Offer Relief from Pandemic Hardship
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation this week to provide relief to Californians experiencing pandemic hardship.
Included in the package were bills to allocate another $2.1...
State Updates Vaccine Allocation Guidelines
Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continue to work toward allocating COVID-19 vaccines to a broader segment of the...
Governor, Agencies Focus on Vaccine Delivery System
Speeding the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines was the goal of actions outlined by Governor Gavin Newsom and several state agencies this week.
Named to lead...
Department of Public Health Seeks to Accelerate Vaccine Distribution
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued recommendations for accelerating the pace at which COVID-19 vaccines are distributed to Californians. Based upon...
Newest Job Killer Imposes Headcount Tax on Employers
Legislation that will discourage hiring and job growth by imposing an employee “headcount tax” on certain employers has been added to the California Chamber...
IRS, State Tax Board Extend Tax Filing Deadline as Emergency Measure
In a move intended to relieve some of the financial pressure invoked by the coronavirus, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced the IRS has moved...
Job Killer Bills Imposing Targeted Taxes Set for Hearing in Senate Committee
Two targeted tax bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as job killers are scheduled to be considered by the Senate Governance and...