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However You Look at it, Rideshare Drivers Are Independent Contractors
The Times of San Diego | Kerry Jackson
September 1, 2020
“Uber would only have full-time jobs for a small fraction of our current drivers and only be able to operate in many fewer cities than today,” he said. Rides would be costlier – as much as 111% more expensive in some areas — “which would significantly reduce the number of rides people could take and, in turn, the number of drivers needed to provide those trips.”
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A Powerful Letter That Should Leave Taxpayers Concerned
Right By the Bay Blog | Tim Anaya
September 1, 2020
One reason Newsom’s coronavirus-related spending came under big scrutiny was that the Legislature handed him a blank check and left town for much of the spring during the height of the crisis. This was when Newsom entered into his controversial $1 billion mask deal. Even as the Legislature returned and started to ask tough questions, the Administration has been evasive to lawmakers and journalists.
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PRI Medical Billing Study Featured in Northern California Record
Northern California Record | Sarah Downey
September 1, 2020
A new policy brief about the impact of California AB 72 finds that the law – designed to alleviate surprise medical billing – while well-intentioned also has unintended consequences that have increased medical costs and affected quality of care. The Pacific Research Institute (PRI) brief, “The Menace of Medical Rate Setting: The Case of California’s AB 72,” is authored by Dr. Wayne Winegarden, director of PRI’s Center for Medical Economics and Innovation.
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What Happened on the Last Night of the Legislative Session?
Right By the Bay Blog | Evan Harris
September 3, 2020
The California State Legislature is full of tradition and rules during the end of session. But 2020 has put the booming west coast on notice, with a projected $54 billion deficit and high unemployment. What could have been a banner year for legislators, and another crushing wave of overbearing new laws, became a sideshow to Newsom.
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