JUNE 10, 2024
The California Legislature has until June 27 to make deals with proponents to pull initiatives off the November ballot. One measure that is the subject of intense negotiations is a business-backed push to repeal PAGA—the California law allowing workers to sue their bosses, using private lawyers on the state’s behalf. Another measure on the November ballot would overhaul Proposition 47, approved by voters in 2014 and blamed by some for retail thefts.
Read MoreJUNE 10, 2024
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) recently released an educational guide on how travelers can responsibly visit Native Nations and communities across the United States. The new guide—prepared by AIANTA and Leave No Trace—serves as an educational entry point for non-Indigenous guests.
Read MoreJUNE 6, 2024
In late April, California restaurant owners were outraged to hear that a new California law banning “junk fees” would apply to restaurant surcharges. But now, just weeks before SB 478 is set to go into effect, California legislators have introduced a new bill that would exempt restaurants from the surcharge ban.
Read MoreMAY 30, 2024
Asm. Matt Haney's AB 1775, which would legalize cannabis cafes in the state of California, has passed out of the Assembly and is now headed to the Senate. The bill would allow cannabis dispensaries to sell non-infused drinks and foods, while also providing a space for socialization, entertainment, and cannabis consumption.
Read MoreMAY 22, 2024
There’s a one-of-a-kind attraction drawing American travelers to Europe this year—the European leg of Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour. Recent reports estimate that nearly 25% of tickets sold to a recent show in Paris were to Americans.
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