California workers would see $ 400 extra in weekly unemployment benefits following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump – but to accelerate the money to the unemployed amid coronavirus-linked economic woes, Govin Newsom said Monday that the state $ 700 million cough cough a week. The state would …
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California lawmakers questioned state labor officials Thursday amid mounting concerns about the government’s inability to pay unemployment claims that skyrocketed amid widespread trade closings, and learned that decades-old technologies underpin the payment system. During a state legislative hearing on Thursday, the Employment Development Department was portrayed as inept and insensitive …
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Barbers and barbers ask Governor Gavin Newsom to change a state regulation that prohibits them from working outdoors. On Monday, Newsom signed an order shutting down interior services in a number of industries, including hair and beauty salon services, in 30 heavily affected counties on the governor’s watch list, which …
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In an effort to get people off the streets and shelters during the coronavirus pandemic, the state has moved about 14,200 homeless Californians to hotels and motels since April, Governor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday. The state has secured more than 15,670 rooms as part of its Project Roomkey initiative, exceeding …
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