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‘Sue-Your-Boss’ Law Funds Should Not Be Diverted to Non-Labor Enforcement Efforts

August 19, 2021 6:43 amAugust 20, 2021 9:03 pm

In the 2020-21 state Budget Act, there was a $107 million transfer of Private Attorneys General Act settlement money to the state General Fund, part of the legislative “solutions” that were cobbled together to address the anticipated $54 billion shortfall...

California Assembly and Senate Putting the Squeeze on Unvaccinated Employees

August 18, 2021 12:54 pm

The California State Assembly and Senate leaders have been incrementally ratcheting down on COVID mandates now that the State Capitol building is open. The Globe reported in June: As California Capitol Reopens, Leg Staff Required to Show Proof of Vaccine,...

Recall Candidate John Cox Served Court Subpoena While On Stage At Sacramento Debate

August 18, 2021 11:03 am

During a recall candidate debate at the Sacramento Guild Theater on Tuesday, 2018 GOP Gubernatorial candidate John Cox was served with a subpoena while onstage. Cox had just been asked to go into his opening remarks of the debate when...

Outpouring of Support for Rio Americano High School Student Suspended For Not Masking

August 18, 2021 7:03 amAugust 18, 2021 7:03 am

Tuesday the Globe reported on a student at Rio Americano High School suspended for not wearing a mask in class, despite having a doctor’s medical exemption. The girl’s mother reported her daughter was harassed, threatened and bullied by the school...

Newsom Recall Team Attempting to Nationalize Campaign and Blame Trump

August 17, 2021 8:23 pmAugust 18, 2021 10:27 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign to retain his seat as governor is focusing on a pair of main themes, one quite clear and the other far less so. The primary thrust of the campaign has been an effort to “nationalize”...

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Tips for Hiring a Lobbyist

August 17, 2021 4:41 pmAugust 18, 2021 10:28 am

By Chris Micheli and Ray LeBov In our experience working both as in-house and as contract lobbyists, we offer a series of best practice suggestions to use when hiring either type of lobbyist for your organization. There are numerous items...

High School Suspends Student For No Mask Despite Medical Exemption

August 17, 2021 4:15 pmAugust 18, 2021 9:46 pm

The Globe reported on the mother of three students who fought back against the San Juan Unified School District’s face covering policy in May when K-12 students were allowed to return to in-person learning following COVID school lockdowns. She and...