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Governor Newsom defeated the effort to recall him resoundingly. Here’s why.
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News, Press Releases
Governor Newsom defeated the effort to recall him resoundingly. The September 14 election saw 44% voter turnout, lower than the 61.2% turnout seen in the 2003 recall of Governor Davis. Ultimately, 63.8% of those who voted chose to keep Newsom in office while 36.2% voted to oust him.
Will Governor Newsom Defeat the Recall?
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News
The Legislature has just one week before adjourning the 2021 session on September 10. Governor Newsom will have until October 10 to act on the hundreds of bills that are making their way to his desk this week and next. As we’ve reported previously, we expect that the Governor will defer much of this work until after his September 14 recall election.
Cultivating A Disruptor Mindset in the Security Industry
By Brian Plant | | Press Releases
Change is integral to business development, however, if done right you can disrupt the established order in your area. And that is the key to a successful security business.
Infrastructure Bill Would End the Employee Retention Credit
By MitchReitman | | Press Releases
The infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Senate on August 10, 2021 would end the employee retention credit (ERC) early, making wages paid after Sept. 30, 2021, ineligible for the credit (except for wages paid by an eligible recovery startup business).
The Power of Reviews
By Hank Groff | | Press Releases
As a company looking to build a reputation, you must always consider the power of social media reviews. Most companies take very little stock of their importance in their business, but they hold a tremendous weight.
Sacramento Legislators Prepare for Busy Weeks Ahead
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News
The Legislature will return from its summer recess on August 16. Upon its return, it will have only three and a half weeks to complete its work before adjournment on September 10.
California Comeback: Legislative update
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News
The Legislature adjourned for their summer recess on July 15. It has been an intensely busy year in Sacramento and recess couldn’t have come soon enough.
Will Governor Newsom Be Recalled? Legislative Update
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News
On June 28, Governor Newsom signed California’s $267 billion budget. However, as we’ve reported previously, the signed budget contains the appropriations to spend state funds, but much work continues to finalize the budget behind the scenes. The annual Budget Act is always accompanied by a number of “trailer bills” which enact policy changes needed to implement the budget.
California Reopens: Legislative Update
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News
Last Wednesday the Secretary of State sent a letter to the Department of Finance (DOF) that among other things said “The Secretary of State is hereby notifying the Department of Finance that the proponents of the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom have submitted a sufficient number of valid signatures to initiate a recall election.”
Bills & Budgets: Legislative Update
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News
June marks the halfway point in the legislative calendar. By early June, most bills must pass out of the house they were introduced in to keep moving. The only exceptions are urgency bills and constitutional amendments which must be passed on a 2/3 vote of the Legislature.
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The California Alarm Association develops and manages programs to benefit members and to promote the growth of professionalism in the electronic security industry throughout the state of California. Membership dues provide the foundation for funding these programs, but we rely on the financial support of individuals and companies to expand existing programs and launch new initiatives. These non-dues revenues are critical for the protection of the industry in which we all make our livelihood, and to preserve our ability to enhance public safety in our communities. Our mission:
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