Senator Portantino Affordable Housing Bill Passes Senate Housing Committee

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 15, a measure authored Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada) which gives incentives to cities that convert abandoned retail sites into affordable and workforce housing, passed the Senate Housing Committee today. “Lack of affordable housing is a major issue for current and potential employers in California counties and […]

Join us to honor Tracy Hernandez, LA Biz Fed’s transit champion!

The Los Angeles County Business Federation or BizFed, is a different kind of business organization—a network of existing business networks, a “federation” that dared support a sales tax increase in 2008 and again in 2016 (Measures R and M) even though businesses typically do not support tax increases (bad for business, the thinking goes). But […]

Recall Advocate Stops in Fresno to Hawk Book Targeting Governor

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley is pushing for the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom. The lawmaker was in Fresno on Tuesday to sign copies of his book “Recall Newsom: The Case Against America’s Most Corrupt Governor” while advocating for Newsom’s removal. Kiley, R-Rocklin, said Newsom has abused his power, with the lockdown causing “incalculable harm.” “You’ve had […]

HERE’S WHAT BIZFED BOARD DECIDED IN FEBRUARY

HERE’S WHAT BIZFED BOARD DECIDED IN FEBRUARY Many thanks to our February Board Meeting host Andeavor! Here’s what we covered at the meeting: Protect Transportation Funding – support Prop 69 and oppose repeal of SB1   Prop 69 will prohibit the legislature from raiding new transportation funds and ensures funds can only be used for transportation projects. […]