Most Californians are aware, if at least only vaguely, that our politicians finalized the state’s budget for the year and that Governor Jerry Brown has indeed signed off. That’s last week’s news. Many of us, I am sure, would have appreciated the option of being less aware as it was happening. (more…)
Tag: Training And Employment Guidance Letter Number 9 15
-
PUBLISHED IN
-
The budget deal passed by the California legislature yesterday does NOT include measures to modify the state’s enterprise zone program. We’ll report more AFTER the governor signs the legislation approving the budget. Final passage is expected since the budget deal was worked out between Governor Brown and his fellow Democrats in the legislature, without Republican support. (more…)
PUBLISHED IN
-
California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed the state budget today. From the Los Angeles Times:
Gov. Jerry Brown issued a historic veto of the budget approved by Democratic lawmakers hours after they passed it, opening wide a rift within his own party and throwing the state’s financial future into limbo.
The Democrats had pushed through the spending plan Wednesday, relying heavily on crafty accounting to patch over the state’s deficit, after the governor’s talks with Republicans on a tax package faltered.
PUBLISHED IN
-
This afternoon, the California legislature passed a budget, which now awaits the approval of the Governor Jerry Brown. Supporters of California’s enterprise zone program may breathe easier, at least for a few days. The state has come to the tipping point in the budget battle without voting yes or no on AB 103, which would reform the enterprise zone program out of existence.
So far, the program continues without change. As reported this afternoon by the Communities to Save Enterprise Zones, (more…)PUBLISHED IN
-
If you are receiving this post by email, please visit the same post at http://www.WOTCPlanet.com to see important information that might not be visible in your email.
Californians for Jobs and Safe Communities continues its effort to defeat Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to “reform” the state’s enterprise zone program out of existence. The destructive reform legislation has been added to Assembly Bill 103, which could be voted on at any time. (more…)
PUBLISHED IN
-
I received an update from Paul Suplizio, President of the WOTC Coalition today. There is recent progress on the legislative front for an extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
The WOTC program is currently slated to expire on December 31, 2011. While that might at first seem alarming if your company has been relying on the program to offset hiring costs, its par for the WOTC game. Over the years, Congress has repeatedly allowed the program to expire or nearly expire before renewing it for another term. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
-
This opinion piece by California Senator Bob Dutton was originally published in the Riverside Press Enterprise. Senator Dutton reposted it on his own website yesterday.
Enterprise zones are proven job creators, help small businesses expand and save the state’s general fund millions of dollars each year. Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to eliminate the program was misguided, and his new idea to “reform” it is equally devastating to the tens of thousands of Californians desperate to find work during this recession. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
-
Following is a recent press release from the office of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley.
June 2, 2011
Governor Bentley Praises Legislature for Passing Full Employment Act of 2011
MONTGOMERY- Governor Robert Bentley today praised the Alabama Legislature for today’s passage of the Full Employment Act of 2011. The Governor introduced the Act in March as his centerpiece legislation to help small businesses hire employees. The Full Employment Act of 2011, sponsored by State Representative Blaine Galliher and State Senator Arthur Orr will provide a one time tax credit to small businesses who hire additional employees. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
-
Governor Jerry Brown’s May-budget revision proposal to “reform” California’s Enterprise Zone program has sailed through legislative committees in both CA chambers. Although dubbed a reform, the legislation would effectively dismantle the enterprise zone hiring credit program (see previous posts here and here). (more…)
PUBLISHED IN
-
PUBLISHED IN
2 responses