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1.14.21 Details emerge about economic proposal offered up by Borgeas

Excerpted from Mariposa Gazette

By Greg Little

A few more details have surfaced about a bill in the California Legislature that could provide a financial lifeline to small businesses and nonprofits across the state. SB 74, also known as the Keep California Working Act, was introduced by Republican Sen. Andreas Borgeas, who represents Mariposa County along with Sen. Anna Caballero, a Democrat of Salinas and Assmblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, a Democrat from Laguna Beach.

Statement from Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris on Governor’s Proposed Budget

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach), Chair of the Accountability & Administrative Review Committee, released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2020-21 state budget:

“Every day, I talk to families, workers and small business owners who have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020-21 state budget comes at a critical juncture; we must invest wisely in order to defeat this virus, provide much needed relief and set California on a robust path to recovery.

01.7.2021 State bill aimed at helping small businesses, nonprofits gains momentum

Excerpted from ABC 7

By Tony Cabrera 

"Our small businesses and their employees need help and they need help now," said Rep. State Sen. Andreas Borgeas of the Central Valley.

State lawmakers spoke about SB 74 Wednesday, a day after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his own stimulus program that included small businesses. Co-authors say they plan to work with the governor's office for the best and most urgent solutions.