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Newsom Unveils California Stimulus Plan That Would Give Triple Payments
Newsom Unveils California Stimulus Plan That Would Give Triple Payments
May 10, 2021  |  Economy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $100 billion stimulus plan to triple the state’s direct cash assistance program and reach around two-thirds of the...

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Green Dot Moves HQ From California To Texas
Green Dot Moves HQ From California To Texas
May 09, 2021  |  Personnel

Green Dot is the latest company to embark on an exodus from California, relocating to Austin, Texas, CNBC reports. CEO Dan Henry told CNBC that...

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California May Lift COVID Restrictions June 15 If Virus Surge Fades
California May Lift COVID Restrictions June 15 If Virus Surge Fades
April 06, 2021  |  Coronavirus

June 15 is the set date for California to reopen — as long as there are enough COVID-19 vaccines, CNBC reported. Gov. Gavin Newsom intends...

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Google Asks Texas Court To Transfer Multi-State AG Lawsuit To California
Google Asks Texas Court To Transfer Multi-State AG Lawsuit To California
January 20, 2021  |  Google

Google has asked a U.S. judge in Texas for a change of venue regarding an antitrust lawsuit filed by 10 attorneys general, Reuters reported Wednesday...

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California Uber, Lyft Drivers File Lawsuit Over Prop 22
California Uber, Lyft Drivers File Lawsuit Over Prop 22
January 13, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers in California who drive for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare and delivery platforms have filed a lawsuit in the state’s Supreme Court seeking...

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Report: Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement
Report: Facebook To Move UK Users To California Privacy Agreement
December 16, 2020  |  Facebook

It’s not clear how happy consumers in the United Kingdom will be over Facebook’s latest move, but privacy advocates are already up in arms. Facebook...

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Consumers Will Pay Increased Fees To Offset California Gig Worker Benefits
Consumers Will Pay Increased Fees To Offset California Gig Worker Benefits
December 14, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers for Uber and others in California will start getting benefits, but consumers will pay the price in additional fees, the Financial Times (FT)...

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California Wants To Join DOJ’s Google Antitrust Lawsuit
California Wants To Join DOJ’s Google Antitrust Lawsuit
December 11, 2020  |  Legal

The state of California is looking to join the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit against Google, a report from The Wall Street Journal says....

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Gig Battles Brew In California Regardless Of Uber, Lyft Prop 22 Victory
Gig Battles Brew In California Regardless Of Uber, Lyft Prop 22 Victory
November 11, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Uber and Lyft claimed victory in California on Election Day when Proposition 22 was upheld by voters, but despite the win, battles are still brewing...

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