


California Tourism Nears Pre-Pandemic Peak
In 2022, tourism’s recovery accelerated beyond earlier projections. California’s tourism economy grew by 32% in 2022 and is poised to set new records this year for visitor spending, employment and tax generation. According to Visit California’s...
Newsom Administration Releases’Outdoors for All’ Initiative Draft Strategy
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) today released a draft strategy for its Outdoors for All initiative, which aims to ensure that all Californians have access to the outdoors, regardless of their background or location. This strategy maps out how...
Program to Remove Lead Paint from Residential Properties – San Mateo County
Redwood City — With funding from a legal settlement with paint manufacturers, San Mateo County has entered into an agreement with local nonprofit Rebuilding Together Peninsula to establish a lead paint hazard remediation program for residential housing in the...
Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes – CalChamber
Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget last Friday, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not a fiscal emergency. The combined revenue shortfall plus higher expenditures resulted in a $31.5 billion gap from...