LA County should consider lower tax to fund parks: Editorial
By The Editorial Board, LA Daily News On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider placing on the November ballot a parcel tax to fund the creation and maintenance of new and existing parks and recreational facilities. Though this sounds mostly innocuous, what is at stake is a potential tax hike of […]
CA Controller Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform in New Report
For Immediate Release Contact: John Hill 6/9/2016 (916) 324-2709 CA Controller Calls for Comprehensive Tax Reform in New Report SACRAMENTO—California’s tax system fails to generate dependable revenues or to keep pace with decades-long changes in the state’s economy, leaving the budget prey to boom-and-bust cycles and disruption of essential services, according to a first-of-its-kind […]
PRESS RELEASE – BIZFED SUPPORTS GOVERNOR BROWN’S HOUSING PROPOSAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 2, 2016 Contact: Tracy Hernandez, 818.429.0862 Rachel Horning, 310-251-9084 LA COUNTY BUSINESS FEDERATION SUPPORTS GOVERNOR BROWN’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSAL, URGES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDING INCREASE LOS ANGELES, CA – The Executive Committee of BizFed, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, today voted unanimously to support By-Right Affordable Housing policy included by Gov. Jerry […]
OPPOSITION TO SB 1387 CONTINUES TO EXPAND
BIZFED PRESS RELEASE: PROPOSED BILL IS BAD POLICY FOR CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES – Tuesday, May 31 – The Los Angeles County Business Federation announced today mounting opposition to SB 1387 as more groups voice strong criticisms of the proposed bill. Southern California businesses, consumers, taxpayers and local government representatives continue to unite against SB 1387. […]
In Los Angeles, employers investing in equipment and technology over hiring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 BizFed: Artificial Cost of Business Increases Such as Minimum Wage and Affordable Care Act Encourages Automation LOS ANGELES, CA – Tuesday, May 24 – Los Angeles County businesses are investing in equipment and technology at the expense of hiring employees, according to a new Los Angeles County Business […]
CalChamber Opposes “Virtually Permanent” Prop 30 Tax
By Joel Fox Editor of Fox & Hounds and President of the Small Business Action Committee Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 With the California Chamber of Commerce announcing yesterday that it will oppose the Proposition 30 income tax extension, the question arises if a campaign will come together to match the financial firepower that the teachers, […]
More must be done to boost employment in L.A. County: Guest commentary
By David M Smith Posted on 5/20/2016 LA Daily News On Friday, the California Economic Development Department released its monthly employment figures and many passive observers were probably cheered by the news. California added 59,600 jobs in April and unemployment in the state dipped to 5.3 percent, down from 5.4 percent a month earlier. The […]
Business, labor support Huntington Beach desalination facility
Today, leaders from across California’s diverse business and labor communities joined together to support the proposed Huntington Beach desalination facility (the Project) and call on the California Coastal Commission to approve the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) – the last outstanding permit needed before construction can begin on the Project. “Growing California’s economy and building our […]
