California’s largest teachers union, the California Teachers Association (CTA), escalated their opposition against Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget plan on Friday. The union announced a public campaign aimed at blocking part of Newsom’s proposal, which they argue would severely impact school funding in the long term. Union’s Campaign Against Budget Proposal Newsom’s plan involves a complex … Read more
Fast Food Minimum Wage in California: Economic Impact and Job Competition Economic Viability and Local Regulations A new minimum wage for fast-food employees is about to be implemented in California and is scheduled to go into effect on April 1. This modification is the result of a bill that was overwhelmingly backed by unions and … Read more
Tax Refund Audit: Customer Service Failures Fraud Suspicions and Lack of Chip Technology The Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) program, a stimulus designed to ease the financial burden of inflation and rising petrol prices in California, has serious flaws, according to a recent assessment by the California State Auditor. Even though $9.2 billion worth of … Read more
In response to a projected $68 billion deficit, the Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, have issued a budget letter calling for financial restraint. The freeze encompasses various spending categories, such as fleet cars, office supplies, printer replacements, and non-essential travel. The directive emphasizes the necessity for state … Read more