By: Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders have labored mightily to expand health insurance to the millions of Californians who lack it, so far without success. Were they to succeed, however, would the state’s health care system … Continue reading
Governor faces big political fight By Harrison Sheppard, Sacramento Bureau, LA Daily News SACRAMENTO – Even as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been lauded for his ambitious effort to provide health care to all Californians, he faces formidable obstacles in seeing … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 25, 2007 Calls Governor’s Proposal a Tax Increase California Can’t Afford (Sacramento, CA) – A new television advertisement produced by the Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy urging Californians to call the Governor and voice opposition … Continue reading
By Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy The Governor yesterday unveiled a portion of his healthcare reform package, and there is good news and bad news for California consumers and small business owners. The good news is that he has … Continue reading
By Alex Veiga, Business Week The cooldown in California home construction will hamper the state economy next year but won’t trigger a recession, according to a new economic report. The decline in building permits and jobs in the sector should … Continue reading
Written by Christopher Wysocki, Executive Director, CASE If the Governor is to learn one lesson from the November Election results, it should be that moving to the Left is not the answer to his political troubles. According to recent press … Continue reading
Written by Christopher Wysocki, Executive Director, CASE Ms. Delfina Geiken City of Berkeley, Commission on Labor 2180 Milvia Street Berkeley, CA 94704 Dear Ms. Geiken: On behalf of the more than 9,000 members of the Consumer Alliance for a Strong … Continue reading
Written by Christopher Wysocki, Executive Director, CASE Senator Dean Florez State Capitol, Room 4090 Sacramento, CA 95814 Fax (916) 327-5989 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 2016 Fresno, CA 93721 Fax 559-445-6506 1800 30th Street, Suite 350 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Fax 661-395-2622 … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 1, 2005 (Sacramento, CA) – Citing an unwavering commitment to small business issues, the Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy (CASE) today named the following state legislators as Champions of Small Business. Senator Dick Ackerman Senator … Continue reading
By Daniel Weintraub, Sacramento Bee As the California Legislature considers a proposal to raise the state minimum wage, supporters have tried to paint the issue as a contest between workers and employers. But lawmakers weighing the measure ought to recognize … Continue reading