The Ongoing War on Working Folks
Why is it that the political party that once proudly declared that it stood for working people is now laboring so hard to cost those Californians who are still working their jobs? The Democratic party so dominates the Legislature and all constitutional offices, that Republicans almost need a passport to enter Sacramento. One would think […]
Toyota Settles with OC DA for $16 Million
Toyota—the world’s largest automaker—certainly had its troubles with alleged product liability issues for unintended acceleration of its cars, a National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration investigation and hundreds of private and class action lawsuits. Yet, to its credit, Toyota recalled its vehicles, made corrections and is back on top as a trusted brand. But the […]
Proposed Oil Tax on the Wrong Side of Legislative History
There they go again. Despite repeated defeats in the state legislature and at the ballot box, the tax-and-spenders are once more attempting to damage California’s economy and kill California jobs with an oil extraction tax, also known as a severance tax. SB 241 (Evans) is pretty much a re-run of previous failed bills and ballot […]
Amendments to Tax Break Law may Hurt Small Businesses in California
The small business industry is bracing for tough financial times ahead. This is because according to a federal courts’ directive, California is slated to collect around $120 million worth of back taxes, both from the small business owners as well as their promoters. This revoking of the tax break law did not go well with […]
When Companies Focus on Preventive Care, their Outcome is Worth the Investment
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group, representing more than 375 of Silicon Valley’s most respected employers, has long focused its priorities on influencing policies and programs that improve health outcomes and reduce overall health care costs for employers and employees in Silicon Valley. With over two out of three Americans and nearly one in three children […]