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Number of Registered Lobbyists Jumps to Record High in California in 2024
The increase in lobbyists this year means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.
Loss of Undocumented Workers Sends Shockwaves through Tech Suppliers
Florida-based manufacturer Jabil is suing Human Bees, a San Leandro staffing agency, that sent unauthorized workers to its manufacturing sites, as businesses brace for an immigrant enforcement storm from the Trump administration.
CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion
A wood framing company is accused of stiffing workers and the state $2.6 million, including work sites in Santa Clara County. Two employees could face penalties and jail if convicted.
VTA Offers Free Rides to Polling Places on Buses, Light Rail and Paratransit
Valley Transportation Authority will be offering free rides on Election Day, starting at 7am when the polls open and will continue through 8pm when the polls close.
Rescheduled Low-Liccardo TV Debate Is Friday Evening
The 16th Congressional District debate on NBC Bay Area/KNTV, Telemundo 48/KSTS, and KQED had been scheduled for Oct. 3, but it was canceled when Liccardo withdrew less than seven hours before the event, citing laryngitis.
Mystery Surge in CA Tax Revenue Points to Tech Firms Like Nvidia
California was nearly $2 billion over forecast in corporate tax receipts this summer, including by $844 million in July. A tax change meant to help the budget deficit helped drive the surge.
How Meta Brings in Millions in Profits Off Political Violence
Ads connected to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Israel’s war in Gaza brought Facebook millions.
Sacramento’s Late Payments to Nonprofits Hamper CA Fight Against Homelessness
Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government.
Newsom Vetoes California’s Bold Bid to Regulate AI
The California legislation would have required tech companies to test AI for harm to society. It attracted opposition from numerous members of Congress and major AI companies including Google, Meta, and OpenAI.
Highway Patrol Won’t Recognize New Mobile Licenses on IPhones
California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.
Project 2025 to California: Report Abortion Data or Lose Billions in Medicaid Funds
If a victorious Donald Trump implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: Report sensitive abortion data to the government or jeopardize Medicaid funding. A former Trump Health and Human Services appointee wrote this section of the campaign document.
CA Bill to Rein in AI Likely Headed to Newsom’s Desk
Google, Meta, ChatGPT and other Silicon Valley firms have been lobbying heavily against the bill, warning it will hurt new tech growth.
Santa Clara Fairgrounds Official Charged with Extorting Bribes from Security Company
Prosecutors say that Obdulia Banuelos-Esparza of San Jose solicited and accepted up to thousands of dollars each month from the owner of a Bay Area security firm, in exchange for her recommendation that the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation contract with the security company.
California Lawmakers Kill Crime Bills, Keep Reparations
Legislators blocked more than 270 bills, partly due to the budget crunch, in the second round of suspense file hearings this year. The 500 bills that survived must still win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
CA Offers Incentives to Build Housing for Teachers
Some California agencies are offering incentives and hosting workshops for school districts that want to build affordable housing for teachers.
