Masks and Social Distancing: California considers dropping protocols these at workplaces if everyone has vaccine The physical distancing rules in California workplaces and mask requirements may be dropped if everyone is fully vaccinated Employers all across California are considering plans to bring employees back into workplaces, especially those who are working remote during the pandemic. … Continue reading California News – 5-19-2021
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Business News – 5-18-2021
Macy’s shares rise after retailer reports surprise profit, hikes full-year outlook Macy’s reported a surprise fiscal first-quarter profit, as shoppers returned to stores to refresh their wardrobes The retailer raised its full-year outlook, citing the momentum it’s seeing in its shops and online for the heightened optimism CEO Jeff Gennette said the retailer is seeing… Continue reading Business News – 5-18-2021
Legislative News – 5-18-2021
Transgender Treatment Ban Fails in Alabama Legislature Alabama lawmakers ended their legislative session without a vote on one of the most controversial bills before them: a measure to outlaw gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors The Senate-passed bill died on the final night of the legislative session after it was placed at the end of… Continue reading Legislative News – 5-18-2021
California News – 5-18-2021
Orange County could enter least-restrictive yellow tier as soon as next week In another milestone for reopening the Southern California economy, Orange County is now within striking distance of its widest reopening based on the state’s four-tiered, color-coded blueprint According to data released Tuesday, Orange County’s rate of new coronavirus cases — adjusted based on… Continue reading California News – 5-18-2021
Business News – 5-17-2021
Biden warns states with low Covid vaccination rates may see cases rise again President Joe Biden warned Monday that coronavirus case numbers could rise once again in U.S. states with low Covid-19 vaccination rates For the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago, Covid-19 cases are down in all 50 states, Biden… Continue reading Business News – 5-17-2021
Legislative News – 5-17-2021
Alabama governor signs medical marijuana legislation Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed medical marijuana legislation Monday as Republican opposition to the issue faded after decades of debate The program will allow people with a qualifying medical condition to purchase medical marijuana with the recommendation of a doctor More than a dozen conditions, including cancer, a terminal… Continue reading Legislative News – 5-17-2021
California News – 5-17-2021
California won’t lift its mask mandate until June 15 California will not lift its mask mandate to align with new federal recommendations until after June 15, the target date for the state to fully reopen businesses, state health officials said Monday This announcement makes California, along with New Jersey, one of the final holdouts to… Continue reading California News – 5-17-2021
Business News – 5-14-2021
Facebook races to remove anti-vaccine profile picture frames Despite a policy banning anti-vaccine messaging on its platform, Facebook continued to host frames with claims that users can overlay onto their profile pictures After CNBC reached out for comment about one such frame claiming, “my immune system works better than the” followed by a graphic of… Continue reading Business News – 5-14-2021
California News – 5-13-2021
Some fear the CDC is moving too fast in lifting mask rules Some health experts are questioning whether federal officials moved too fast in relaxing mask recommendations that would allow for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings The United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents… Continue reading California News – 5-13-2021
Business News – 5-13-2021
SpaceX reveals first orbital Starship Plan Elon Musk’s SpaceX revealed its plan for an orbital flight test of its next-generation Starship rocket, which would launch from Texas and then splashdown off the coast of Hawaii Starship prototypes stand at about 160 feet tall, or around the size of a 16-story building, and are built of… Continue reading Business News – 5-13-2021
Legislative News – 5-13-2021
Lawmakers OK COVID-19 Spending Bills; Budget Chief Concerned Michigan legislators have approved mid-year spending bills, including billions of federal coronavirus relief to boost pay for frontline government workers, incentivize unemployed people to return to work and upgrade infrastructure Under a $3.3 billion plan sent to the Senate by the Republican-led House on a 65-42 vote,… Continue reading Legislative News – 5-13-2021
California News – 5-13-2021
L.A. won’t immediately follow CDC’s relaxed mask rules Federal officials on Thursday announced a sweeping relaxation of face mask guidelines, including allowing fully vaccinated people to stop wearing masks in most places — either outdoors or inside The state and county will review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations in order to… Continue reading California News – 5-13-2021
Business News – 5-12-2021
Wendy’s raises its forecast for 2021, as its breakfast and chicken sandwich boost sales Wendy’s reported better-than-expected earnings Wednesday The company said it expects sales of its breakfast items to grow, prompting it to raise its forecast for the rest of the year The fast-food chain’s new chicken sandwich also boosted sales and helped it… Continue reading Business News – 5-12-2021
California News – 5-12-2021
California expected to end mask mandate soon California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Fox 11 Los Angeles that California’s mask mandate may end on June 15 when the governor plans to reopen the state economy This news comes as California continues to see low COVID-19 rates as California has the second-lowest seven-day case rate in the… Continue reading California News – 5-12-2021
California News – 5-11-2021
California Governor declares drought emergency in most counties California Gov. Gavin Newsom extended a drought emergency declaration to cover 41 of the state’s 58 counties on Monday Newsom and other officials are concerned California could experience a repeat of the catastrophic 2020 wildfire season Newsom proposed Monday a $5.1 billion package to cover an immediate… Continue reading California News – 5-11-2021
Legislative News – 5-11-2021
Democrats move to advance sweeping election reform bill that faces long odds of Senate passage Senate Democrats aim to advance the For the People Act, a sweeping elections reform bill that will influence registration, voting, campaign finance and congressional redistricting The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on the legislation, during which Majority Leader Chuck… Continue reading Legislative News – 5-11-2021