California businesses are mobilizing against a number of costly policies exacerbated by inflation, high fuel prices and skyrocketing costs of doing business in the state. Far West Equipment Dealers Association joined business coalitions to support ballot issues voters are expected to ...
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On February 28, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) published their updated guidance for the use of face masks. According to CDPH, changes include: “Effective March 1, 2022, the requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings will move ...
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Far West Equipment Dealers Association past president and long-time supporter Cal West passed away on April 29, 2021, and among the items he left behind were two Frank Staben tractor sculptures auctioned during FWEDA’s annual conferences. Cal’s wife, Jennifer Goble, ...
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As the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is implemented, state and local governments, workers, and industry leaders will rely on the Biden Administration for guidance involving the programs and funding in the historically large act. To aid the industry, ...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom calls his proposed 2022-2023 state spending a “California Blueprint” with $286.4 billion budgeted for short-term relief and investing in long-term plans focusing on five priorities: COVID-19, climate change, homelessness, cost-of-living, and safe streets. The budget proposal ...
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The California Legislature sent their Supplemental Paid Sick Leave bill, SB 114, to Governor Newsom’s desk where it now awaits his signature. Though the bill will take effect immediately once signed, there is a 10-day implementation grace period, at which ...
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According to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers’ attitudes lowered in January as the barometer decreased 6 points. This marks the second lowest it has dropped since July 2020. The decrease is mainly caused by poorer perceptions of current ...
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The Supreme Court ruling on 1/13/2022 does not end vaccine mandates, it changes how they will be regulated and enforced. The following days will offer additional information regarding best practices, but in its current state any company mandates will be ...
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In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration's vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses with over 100 employees. This mandate would have impacted approximately 84 million workers. The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, did allow the mandate for ...
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As of Friday, Jan. 14, the second readoption of Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) has officially gone into effect. Indoor Mask Mandate Continues On January 5, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced the extension of California’s indoor mask ...
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