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Legislative Update: 2.16.21
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation
This week, proponents of the effort to recall Governor Newsom announced that they have surpassed the 1.5 million signatures required to qualify the recall election. They acknowledged, however, that more signatures are needed to ensure that there are enough verifiable signatures to qualify.
Legislative Update: 1.29.21
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation, News
Californians have had the right to recall elected officials for 110 years. In that time, 54 attempts to recall a California Governor have been launched. Only one of these has been successful. In October 2003, Californians voted to recall Governor Davis. When the recall effort got started in 2002, it was underfunded and easy to…
Legislative Budget Update
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation
Last week, Governor Newsom unveiled his proposed $227 billion 2021-2022 budget. As the Governor noted himself, the last 12 months have been a financial roller coaster for the state. Coming into 2020, the Governor enjoyed a large budget surplus and healthy reserves. Soon after the state’s response to the pandemic intensified in March, revenues were…
Legislative Update: January 2021
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation
With all eyes turned, understandably, to Congress this week, it would be easy to miss recent developments in Sacramento. Governor Newsom released his 2021-2022 proposed state budget today. We will report on the budget more thoroughly in a separate report when we have had a chance to review it in detail. The Governor was proud…
Legislative Update: 12.18.20
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation
The state’s financial distress, brought on by our response to COVID-19, was arguably the largest issue facing the California Legislature in 2020. With the Governor laser focused on the response to the pandemic, the Legislature was able to assert itself on budget issues in a way that it hasn’t in a decade. According to a recent budget…
CAA Board Meeting at the 2020 Winter Convention (Video)
By CAA Staff | | News
Since the first winter conference in December of 1992, The CAA has been inspiring and educating generations of industry leadership. This year, the the CAA winter conference once again provided updates on programs and services from the association along with a series of compelling workshops to help you propel your business into the future. The…
Election 2020 Update from EGRS
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation, News
California experienced what appears to be record voter turnout, with high early votes from Democrats and high day-of voting by Republicans. In past elections, late-mailed ballots and provisional ballots trended to the Democrats. Through the morning of November 6 late ballots have trended towards Republicans. However, there are 4.5 million ballots remaining to be counted…
An Exclusive VIP Invitation for Member Dealers & Integrators
By CAA Staff | | News
The VIP Peer-to-Peer Networking Groups from Total Tech Summit bring together networking (everyone’s favorite part of Total Tech) with the convenience of your home. These year-long group conversations will take place each month and will be guided by the CE Pro, Commercial Integrator, and Security Sales & Integration editorial staff. Each group will be custom-created…
Election 2020 Update: State Assembly
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislation, News
Background As noted in our State Senate election preview, California’s voter registration numbers show that there are almost twice as many registered Democrats versus Republicans and No-Party Preference (NPP) voters with 46 percent registered as Democrats and 24 percent registered as Republicans and NPP. These numbers explain the huge 62-17 advantage the Democrats have over the…
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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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