Gavin Newsom’s attorney argues for allowing the governor to list his party affiliation on the ballot in the Sept. 14 recall election.
Melody Gutierrez
Posted inHealth & Wellness
‘Hero pay’ bill for healthcare workers fizzles in California Legislature
Assembly Bill 650 by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Rolling Hills Estates) would have required hospitals, clinics and skilled nursing facilities to pay medical professionals $10,000 bonuses. The bill died Thursday when lawmakers declined to vote on the measure.
Posted inCOVID Today
California bill calls for $7 billion in COVID-19 bonuses for healthcare workers
Assembly Bill 650 by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Rolling Hills Estates) would award $10,000 bonuses to California healthcare workers. The pay would be spread out in hopes that the cash would entice healthcare workers to remain in their job.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Big companies donate millions on Newsom’s behalf, raising concerns about corporate influence
State records show that so-called “behested payments” spiked in 2020 compared to the year prior, when companies gifted $12.1 million on Gov. Newsom’s behalf.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
California hospitality workers laid off during COVID-19 pandemic get rehire rights
Senate Bill 93 requires employers in hospitality and business services industries to offer new positions for similar work to employees laid off during the pandemic.
Posted inVaccine Watch
CVS, Walgreens challenge Newsom’s comments about unused doses in California
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inVaccine Watch
UC says Blue Shield sought ‘expansive’ patient data prompting alarm from patient privacy advocates
The concerns over patient privacy offer a glimpse into questions being raised about the scope of Blue Shield’s role as an independent overseer of California’s network of COVID-19 vaccine providers.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Data problems hurt California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
California’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been plagued by data issues, leaving the state unable to accurately say how many doses are available at any one time.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Blue Shield vows to dramatically speed up California vaccine distribution with new plan
Blue Shield of California will immediately begin attempting to centralize the state’s COVID-19 vaccination program after a sluggish start.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Blue Shield will oversee California’s troubled COVID-19 vaccination effort
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…