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California Veterinary Medical Board Kills 800 (more) California Jobs
One would think in this struggling economy, that state agency leaders would be looking for ways to attract businesses to California and create jobs, right? You may be surprised to learn that just the opposite is happening. In fact, as … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, State Government
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Employees v. Independent Contractors
California has very confusing labor laws. Failure to properly classify an employee or an independent contractor is a violation of state law that can result in huge penalties and the back-payment of wages and benefits. But despite its desire to … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, State Government
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Truth is the First Casualty of Lawmaking
Most reasonable people would agree that texting while driving, or a driver otherwise being distracted by using a mobile phone is typically a bad idea. I agree. But if California’s new laws about driving while using a mobile phone or texting … Continue reading
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Political Pilates: Reforming California
“Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am. Stuck in the middle with you.” Through this seventies hit, some fans believe Stealers Wheel was singing about politics, and the ebb and flow of reform efforts. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Legislation
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