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California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

by Emily Mills | Sep 28, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

The California Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE) released a study by Michael Bernick and Douglas J. Holmes entitled Improving the Safety Net: Reforming an Unemployment Insurance Program to Serve the Jobless and Preserve Job Creation. CLICK HERE to view...
California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

Poor air filtration in schools is driving absences and tanking productivity, but the fix is simple

by Emily Mills | Jul 5, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

By SOPHIE ROSENBLUM – MICHAEL BAILEYAs summer break releases students from schools across the country, we have an opportunity to fit classrooms with a simple and cost-effective solution to reduce skyrocketing absenteeism and address tanking American...
California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

Los Angeles Times — California bill calls for violence prevention plan, security; opponents say it hurts small businesses

by Emily Mills | Jun 26, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

BY ANDREW J. CAMPASo much blood was strewn across the Santa Clara Valley light rail work yard in San Jose that state Sen. Dave Cortese placed booties over his work shoes to inspect the scene.Concerns churned in Cortese’s mind hours after the May 26, 2021, mass...
California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

Gavin Newsom Unveils Multibillion-Dollar Plan to Fund Housing for Mentally Ill

by Emily Mills | Jun 20, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday unveiled his plan to build housing for people with mental illness and addiction using $4.68 billion in new bond funding and some existing revenue from the state’s mental health services tax. CLICK HERE to continue reading on...
California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program Goes Live and is NOW Taking Applications

by Emily Mills | Jun 7, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

The application window is now open for the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) Relief Grant Program to reimburse small businesses up to $50k for SPSL payroll spent between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Get your...
California Foundation for Commerce & Education Releases UI Study

Los Angeles Times — “Newsom’s Budget Math Doesn’t Add Up”

by Emily Mills | May 31, 2023 | Politics and Industry News

“SACRAMENTO —  Gov. Gavin Newsom has sent the Legislature a proposed state budget that is unrealistic and spews red ink…” CLICK HERE to continue...
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