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Last-minute budget bill gives state preemptive strike before voters decide on Nov. ’24 fast food ballot question
A late addition to the budget could stop a hard-fought opportunity for voters to have their say on a November 2024 ballot measure about the future of fast food in California. -
Retail theft bill withdrawn after Assembly committee proposes narrow amendment
After the Assembly Public Safety Committee proposed amendments to Assembly Bill (AB) 2390 that the California Retailers Association (CRA) thought were too narrow, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) withdrew the legislation last week. -
After AB 1603 is defeated, retailers promote plan to combine 'smash and grab' offenses
CRA is now looking to AB 2390 to solve the problems that smash and grab incidents are causing small business owners statewide. -
Retailers organize coalition to combat 'smash and grab' theft
The California Retailers Association (CRA) announced a new statewide coalition last week that aims to dismantle, disrupt, deter and divert smash and grab robberies. -
California Retailers Association doubtful OSHA rules are enough to reopen economy successfully
A coalition of businesses isn’t confident that new state Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) regulations will cause the economy to bounce back after setbacks created by COVID-19 -
California Retail Association says bill amending False Claims Act would have created double jeopardy for taxpayers
SACRAMENTO – Proposed changes to the False Claims Act that business groups say would have made it easier for the state to sue taxpayers won’t be debated again this year. -
California Retailers Association president says tort reform needed, 'over-regulation and the threat of lawsuits' hurt businesses
SACRAMENTO – As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to sign into law a slew of new regulations, a leading retailers’ advocacy group hopes to see more reforms to help businesses succeed. -
State's business community calls for clarity on new consumer privacy law - what is data?
SACRAMENTO – California companies are challenging the California Consumer Privacy Act to clarify the reach and scope of the law before 2020. The CCPA will require companies to inform consumers about any data collected, allow consumers to request their data be deleted or request their data isn’t sold.