Now that the Legislature is On Recess – Here’s What You Need to Know
As you know, the state legislature adjourned this past Friday for their month-long summer recess. It was also the deadline for all policy committees to hear bills ahead of their break. While the legislature may be out of Sacramento for the next 30 days, we are continuing our advocacy on all BizFed active bills. Below […]
BizFed Statement on Protests, ICE Crackdowns and Federal Law Enforcement Escalation in Los Angeles
BizFed Statement on Protests, ICE Crackdowns, and Federal Law Enforcement Escalation in Los Angeles
Opinion: Antitrust bills threaten California businesses and economy
By Tracy Hernandez and Ahmad Thomas While this misguided U.S. House legislation targets large tech companies, consumers and small businesses will suffer As many California businesses continue struggling under the pandemic, members of Congress are pushing for antitrust legislation that would break up digital tools and online services that assist small enterprises. While this misguided […]
Seeking Nunes support for Alzheimer’s research: Letters to the editor, May 2, 2021
Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare, is being sought to support Alzheimer’s research. KIRK MCKOY TNS NUNES SUPPORT FOR ALZHEIMER’S CURE My great-grandfather Bill had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease prior to his passing. He had been a self-reliant man, a hard worker, and an avid outdoorsman. It was extremely difficult seeing him lose the ability to care for himself and […]
Contact Tracing Mobile Apps for COVID-19: Privacy Considerations and Related Trade-offs
After gut-punch of a year, Angelenos eager for dose of hope during Garcetti’s State of City talk
The city has endured an unprecedented year and this could be an address like none before, an opportunity to instill hope and optimism among residents and business owners who have experienced painful losses of loved, and devastation to their finances. By ELIZABETH CHOU | hchou@scng.com | Daily News PUBLISHED: April 19, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. | UPDATED: April 19, 2021 at 6:33 […]
Long Beach Democrat wants to add 2 EJ members to South Coast air board
The Senate Environmental Quality Committee on Monday approved a bill to add two environmental justice-focused members to a powerful board overseeing air quality in the Los Angeles basin. What happened: CA SB342 (21R), by Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), would add two legislative appointees to the South Coast Air Quality Management Board in an attempt to […]