BusinessSacramento expands illegal cannabis grow laws to target vacant lots, commercial buildingsJune 28, 2023 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento City Council approved changes to a cannabis policy in an effort to reduce illegal grows in vacant lots and commercial buildings.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General announces new effort to fight organized retail theftJune 20, 2023 | Steve MilneThe agreement includes improved collaboration on information-sharing. There’s also a new online portal — on the Department of Justice website — for the public to submit complaints and tips.
State Government‘Down to our last dimes’: State workers say California paychecks no longer cover the billsJune 16, 2023State workers’ say their lower salaries than the private sector were offset by pensions, better benefits, job security. Is the tradeoff still worth it?
State GovernmentThe new payday loans? California moves to regulate cash advance appsJune 9, 2023Consumer groups say some new “earned wage access” services are similar to payday loans, but they’ve been operating in a legal gray area. A California department has proposed rules that would be the first in the country to regulate the industry.
