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Medicare Cap Rate on Laboratory Reimbursements Would Be Removed Under New Bill

January 21, 2021 11:52 amFebruary 1, 2021 11:52 am

On Thursday, a new bill was introduced in the Assembly that, if passed, would remove the current 80% cap on Medicare reimbursement rates for laboratories in California. Under Assembly Bill 265, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach), laboratories would...

Sacramento Mayor and Council Votes to Eliminate Single Family Zoning in Residential Neighborhoods

January 21, 2021 8:42 amJanuary 25, 2021 9:30 am

The Sacramento City Council voted this week to eliminate standard single-family zoning in Sacramento’s residential neighborhoods, adopting a radical zoning measure that the California Legislature couldn’t even pass – twice. “City officials said the proposal would help the city alleviate...

Senator Scott Wilk Chosen As Next Senate Republican Leader

January 20, 2021 9:35 pm

On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk (R- Santa Clarita) was unanimously chosen by Senate Republicans as the next Senate Republican leader. Senator Wilk will take over for current Senate Republican leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who had made the announcement on Wednesday...

Environmentalists Increase Influence on Local Governments

January 20, 2021 2:25 amJanuary 19, 2021 9:38 pm

In less than a year, three Orange County cities will be in the utility business. Fullerton, Costa Mesa, and Irvine have created a joint powers authority to purchase and distribute electricity to households and businesses in those cities, under what’s...

Uhaul 2020 Report Ranks California Last on One-Way Arrivals

January 19, 2021 7:20 amJanuary 19, 2021 7:12 pm

When will California politicians admit that residents are fleeing the Golden State in droves, and have been for a decade? Uhaul issued its recent 2020 Migration Trends, where the do-it-yourself mover ranks all 50 states by migration growth, and California...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced Again in Senate

January 18, 2021 6:13 pm

During the week, a competition motorcycle and ATV bill that would add numerous regulations to off-road and racing events on public land was introduced in the Senate following a similar bill failing to pass due to last year’s shortened, COVID-19...

PAGA Reform Should Top Lawmakers’ New Year’s Resolutions

January 18, 2021 8:55 amJanuary 20, 2021 11:10 am

The COVID-19 vaccine has us hopeful for a return to “normal” in the New Year. Unfortunately, many of California’s small businesses may not be around to see it. In addition to mandated shutdowns, Golden State employers are being financially crippled...