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Jerry Brown Pitches Higher Taxes Budget Cuts And More Public Works Spending
 (1.19.2012) - Gov. Jerry Brown, calling on lawmakers and voters to help him prove "the declinists about California are wrong," on Wednesday launched his campaign for higher taxes and urged billions in spending on infrastructure and schools.
First in his State of the State address at the Capitol and then at a second address at Los Angeles City Hall, Brown said he would press ahead with his ballot measure to raise the state sales tax and income taxes on California's highest earners. Sacramento Bee
CGA President Issues Response To Governor's Address
2012 Legislative Session Starts With A Bang!
 (1.4.2012) - The Senate Republican Caucus, as expected, is starting the new year with a new leader.
Senate Republicans unanimously selected Bob Huff as the successor to outgoing leader Bob Dutton in a closed-door meeting following today's legislative session. Sacramento Bee
In another development, Assembly Member Luis Alejo introduced AB 1439 that would establish an annual cost of living adjustment for the minimum wage beginning January 1, 2013.
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CGA Hires Southern California Advocacy Director
(11.29.2011) - The California Grocers Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Paulson Sheehy as Director, Local Government Relations, Southern California.
In this position, Sheehy is responsible for CGA’s local government advocacy and outreach for the Southern California region. In addition, she will research and analyze ordinances and regulatory proposals, draft advocacy plans and messages and communicate with elected officials and regulatory staff, and member companies. More...
PLF To Petition U.S. Supreme Court Regarding City of Los Angeles' Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance
(11.28.2011) - Attorneys with Pacific Legal Foundation have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the California Grocers Association to review a City of Los Angeles ordinance that denies new grocery store owners the right to hire their own employees, unless they agree to maintain a unionized workforce.
The petition for certiorari asks the Court to review — and reject — the city's "Grocery Worker Retention Ordinance," which forces companies that purchase grocery stores of 15,000-square feet or larger to hire employees only from existing staff, and retain them for at least 90 days. This restriction doesn't apply, however, if the new owner consents to a collective bargaining agreement with a union. More...
CGA Plays Key Role In Launch of California
FreshWorks Fund 
(7.20.2011) - In an announcement ceremony at the White House,
First Lady Michelle Obama announced an innovative healthy food
financing initiative – the California FreshWorks Fund. A project of The
California Endowment and an all-star team of partners, including the
California Grocers Association, FreshWorks is a $200 million
public-private partnership loan fund created to increase access to
healthy, affordable food in underserved communities, spur economic
development, and inspire innovation in healthy food retailing. More...
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Keep Your Reusable Bags Clean
Reusable bags are safe and convenient. They remain a great
environmental and economic alternative to single use bags. Please
adhere to the following care practices for the best overall performance
of your bag:
- Follow the care instructions on the inside of your bag for
washing and drying;
- If your bag is not machine washable, wash it by hand and turn it
inside out to dry thoroughly;
- Wash your reusable bag regularly.
As you would with any surface that comes in contact with food products,
such as your cutting boards, utensils, or kitchen counter, please wash
your reusable bags on a regular basis.
(Provided by California's responsible reusable bag manufacturers -
supporters of safe and healthy reusable bag practices.)
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