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California's 7.25% SaaS Tax Would Hit Every Business Running Microsoft, Salesforce, or Workday

California's proposed 7.25% SaaS tax could increase costs for businesses using Microsoft, Salesforce, and others starting January 1, 2027. Critics argue the…

Business 6d ago

Gavin Newsom Proposes a California Digital Software Tax

Gavin Newsom proposed a digital software tax in California, aiming to expand sales tax to online purchases. This could impact major companies like Microsoft…

Business 6d ago

Gov. Newsom to propose tax cut for new small businesses with May Revise budget

Gov. Newsom plans to propose a 50% tax cut for new small businesses in California, reducing first-year LLC filing taxes from $800 to $400. This initiative aims…

Business May 13, 2026

California Governor Newsom taps former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to lead regulatory super agency

California Governor Newsom has appointed former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to lead the new Business and Consumer Services Agency (BCSA), which will oversee…

Business May 13, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Newsom to propose tax cut for new California small businesses

Governor Gavin Newsom will propose a tax cut for new small businesses in California, reducing the first-year filing tax from $800 to $400. This initiative aims…

Business May 11, 2026

Think $6 Gas Is Bad? It’s About to Get Even Worse in California

Gas prices in California, currently around $6 per gallon, are expected to rise further, causing concern among residents. The specific factors behind this…

Business May 8, 2026

California Babies Are Getting a Free Diaper Stash at Birth

California is launching a program to provide new parents with 400 free diapers at birth, starting this summer. The initiative, called "Golden State Start,"…

Business May 4, 2026

NFIB California Main Street Minute, May 4-8

The NFIB California Main Street Minute for May 4-8 highlights the last day for mailing ballots for the June 2 Primary Election and the upcoming Leadership Day…

Business May 1, 2026

California high-speed rail project soars to $231B

California's high-speed rail project costs have surged to $231 billion, prompting criticism from State Sen. Tony Strickland. Concerns about taxpayer…

Business Apr 30, 2026

California's high-speed rail project falling further and further behind

California's high-speed rail project is falling behind schedule, with panelists discussing the financial implications and real costs associated with the…

Business Apr 29, 2026

California high-speed rail project soars to $231B: 'Worst public infrastructure failure in US history'

California's high-speed rail project costs have surged to over $231 billion, prompting state lawmakers to call for its cancellation. Senator Tony Strickland…

Business Apr 23, 2026

Struggling Santa Monica pins revival on alcohol and big events. Can it bring business back?

Santa Monica is facing economic challenges, with empty storefronts and a fiscal crisis. City leaders aim to revive the area through a $3 million investment in…