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Opinion

AB 2364 will only skyrocket commercial cleaning costs

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OPINION – After COVID-19, many companies adopted work-from-home policies, leading to smaller office footprints.  As a result, the commercial real estate industry, as a whole, has taken a major economic hit.  We see it with our own eyes, and the statistics reinforce what we already know: California’s downtown commercial districts are vacant and struggling. 

Capitol Briefs

Capitol Briefs: Admissions, AI and dyes, oh my!

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Lawmakers are rapidly filling up Gov. Gavin Newsom’s September dance card, sending him scores of bills before they adjourn on Saturday. Here’s a list of some of the ones from yesterday that caught our eye.

Capitol Briefs

Capitol Briefs: Bills on the move and some legislative stats

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In the latest edition of Capitol Briefs, we showcase movement on a handful of measures flying under the radar and share some interesting legislative stats compiled by lobbyist and regular Capitol Weekly contributor Chris Micheli.  

Experts Expound

Experts Expound: Ballot measures

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There are 10 ballot measures set to go before voters in November. Which of them, if passed, will have the most long-term impact on Californians? Our experts weigh in.

Micheli Files

Second year end-of-session rule reminders

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As the 2023-24 Legislative Session comes to a close on Saturday, August 31, there are a number of reminders of key rules to keep in mind during the final four weeks of the Session.

Micheli Files

The law protecting legislative proceedings

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On both January 3 and July 3 of the 2024 California Legislative Session, the State Assembly Floor Sessions were disrupted and temporarily recessed by protesters in the Gallery. This has raised the question whether there are any laws available to preclude this disruptive behavior.

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