Economy
American Rescue Plan Act Brings More Financial Relief
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), creating a third stimulus package since...
Economic Positives Tempered by Risks Like Virus Uncertainties, Debt Worries
One, Two, Three, Cha Cha Cha
No, this is not economics by Arthur Murray, but the process for getting the economy back on track is...
Governor’s Budget Proposes Economic Relief, No New Taxes
Nobody would have been surprised if Governor Gavin Newsom had presented his new state budget wearing a neck brace. The whiplash from budget boom...
To ‘V’ or Not to ‘V,’ That is the Question…
The COVID-19 induced recession of 2020 began with the ferocity of an unexpected tsunami smashing onto the shore—one month the economy was fine, the...
CalChamber Recommends Ways to Fire Up Economy
Setting liability limits for employers facing lawsuits over COVID-19 exposure, postponing the 2021 minimum wage hike, and expediting retraining programs for unemployed workers are...
Post-COVID-19 Economy: Case for the ‘V’
Overview: Is Hysteria the New Normal?
The good news is that the number of new, confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States has,...
6 Things Legislature Can Do to Help State Recover from Economic Devastation
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the California economy, especially public-facing businesses. Entertainment—including motion pictures, television, live shows and theme parks—restaurants, accommodations and retail sectors...
Governor Lays Out Plan for Solving Record State Budget Deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed solving a record budget deficit by tapping reserves, borrowing money from special funds, deferring spending and raising some targeted...
West Coast Organizations Promote Trade as Way to Help Fuel Economic Recovery
The California Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific Northwest International Trade Association and the Washington Council on International Trade shared their support and...
Food Producer Outlines Keys to Restoring Economy After COVID-19
Restoring confidence and supporting economic growth are two keys to moving forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, the CEO of a Central Valley cheese producer...
