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Governor and Legislature Reach An Agreement on State Budget
By Shane Clary, Ph.D. | | Legislative News, Press Releases
On Monday, Governor Newsom and legislative leadership announced that they had reached agreement on a state budget. As you know, the Legislature adopted its own version of a budget last Monday to meet its constitutional deadline to do so by June 15. In adopting their “legislative budget,” the Legislature rejected the Governor’s proposed $14 billion…
ISC West 2020 Moves Online to a Virtual Conference
By CAA Staff | | Events, Press Releases
Due to industry and market circumstances, Reed Exhibitions, along with Premier Sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association), will be transforming ISC West 2020 into an all-virtual event October 5-7. ISC West 2020 scheduled for October 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada – has been canceled due to industry and market circumstances. While we cannot convene in person…
Legislative Update
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News, Press Releases
by Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith, LLC This was a busy week in Sacramento. The Legislature passed a budget, acted on several high-profile bills, and the Assembly adjourned for a summer recess. Oversight? When the Legislature returned several weeks ago despite the guidance of public health officials to keep nonessential workers home, we explained that…
An Election Preview
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News, Press Releases
The Governor and the Legislature continue to negotiate on a budget that would resolve the state’s $54 billion deficit. The state Constitution requires the legislature to pass a balanced budget by June 15 or not get paid. Recognizing this leadership in the Assembly and Senate announced Wednesday that they would adopt their version of the…
Budget Update: Cuts or Taxes?
By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | | Legislative News, Press Releases
As we have reported previously, Governor Newsom released his May Revision to the Budget on May 14, announcing that the state is facing a $54 billion deficit. The May Revise proposes to balance the budget with a mix of reserves, internal borrowing, federal funding, and short-term revenues. However, the backbone of the Governor’s May Revise…
Reopening and Legislative Oversight
By Jerry Lenander | | Legislative News
The following update is provided courtesy of Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith As we have reported previously, Governor Newsom has enjoyed enormous power since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis both legally, under the Emergency Services Act, and politically, given the hundreds of thousands of viewers tuning in to watch his noon press conferences almost daily.…
President’s Corner: How We’re Handling COVID-19 Heading Into the Summer
By CAA Staff | | President's Corner
We are entering that time of traditional family vacations, loading the kid and spouse into a vehicle and heading out on our annual adventure. Are we there yet? Depending on the age of your children, and possibly the patients of your spouse, you have heard this never-ending question. Our world has changed. Like you, I…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Possible Return of The Legislature
By Shane Clary, Ph.D. | | COVID-19 Updates, Legislative News, Press Releases
Here is the latest update the legislative update from Sacramento from Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Sith, CAA’s lobbyist regarding activity in the Capitol. This week, Governor Newsom announced the opening of new testing facilities and the receipt of new testing supplies. The Governor has a goal of eventually being able to test 80,000 Californians per…
A Message From the National Fire Sprinkler Association
By Shane Ray | | COVID-19 Updates, Press Releases
Dear Board, Councils, Committees, and NFSA Staff, We have been very hopeful since our Board meeting last week that this would be isolated and not cause a total shutdown of our country. Well, I am afraid our governmental intel is telling us to prepare for two plus weeks of isolation and shutdown. It is highly…
California State Fire Marshall Update: Essential Workers for Fire Alarm
By Mike Richwine | | COVID-19 Updates, Legislative News, Press Releases
Dear Stakeholder, Industry Associations, Local Government Partners and Cooperating Agencies: As the COVID-19 emergency continues to evolve, fire departments and fire protection contractors must ensure fire prevention and life safety systems and equipment are in working order. These systems and products are essential functions in safeguarding the public, businesses and institutions. The CAL FIRE –…
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