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Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $180 M Tax Credits for 17 Companies, Projecting $1 B in Private Investment and Jobs Growth in California
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (461+ words) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his Office of Business and Economic Development gave California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) to 17 businesses across the state. According to a press release issued by Newsom on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the tax credits will provide…...
How tariffs and war are hurting California small businesses
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1273+ words) Small businesses already navigating the costs and chaos of tariffs must now also contend" with the effects of the war in Iran. "It just feels like things keep getting piled on top," said Nichole Mac Donald, owner of a San…...
More Than 1 In 3 American Workers Are Delaying Or Canceling Major Purchases Due To Job Security Concerns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (596+ words) As global socioeconomic stress continues to rattle markets, American consumers are facing a difficult period. Inflation is rising, investors are uneasy, mortgage rates are elevated, and many people are uncertain about the future. But beyond spending concerns, fears around AI's…...
Under Governor Gavin Newsom, California's $4 Trillion Economy Outpaces Major Nations, Report Shows
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (520+ words) California's economy has established itself as a global powerhouse during Governor Gavin Newsom's tenure, with new data highlighting the state's influence on the nation's economic growth and financial markets." Citing data from a recent Bloomberg News report, the governor's office…...
Year In Review: Trump Drives Uncertain Economy
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) By Levi Sumagaysay, Cal Matters California is ending the year in much the same way it started: uncertain about what impact President Donald Trump's policies and actions will have on its economy." Immigration raids and the threat of them negatively…...
Why Homeownership In California Isn't Nearly The Financial Slam Dunk It Once Was
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (785+ words) By Ben Christopher, Cal Matters It's the benchmark of success, a milestone of responsible adulthood, a time-tested way to amass wealth for you and your progeny. Homeownership, we're told again and again, is a status that every right-thinking person should…...
How Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (1330+ words) Rising prices have been top of mind for consumers for several years, especially coming off the high inflation after the pandemic. Now, rising global tensions in 2025, including new tariffs, are starting to impact people's wallets. In fact, the Harvard Business…...