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Comment on Today's Release of State Economic Aid Package

Feb 23, 2021 12:00AM ● By NFIB California Press Release, Commentary by John Kabateck, California state director for the Nation

"We urge the Legislature to quickly pass PPP tax conformity because many are preparing their taxes now"

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New program offers another path to homeownership for Placer workforce

Feb 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By County of Placer News Release

The county anticipates launching the program in spring 2021

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Senate Republicans Lead Bipartisan Call for Oversight Hearing for EDD Audit Results

Feb 03, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Jacqui Nguyen, California Senate Republicans

Fraudulent unemployment claims are a staggering $11 billion

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Proposition 19 Puts Family Legacies at Risk

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Commentary by Ted Gaines

The new formula will be the current taxable value of the property plus one-million dollars

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Budget Priorities: Reopen Schools, Help Small Businesses & Fix EDD

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Nghia Nguyen, Office of Senator Jim Nielsen

One-time money must be spent on one-time COVID-19 expenses

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2021 Tax Filing Season Begins Feb. 12

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By By David A. Tucker II, Internal Revenue Service

Outlines Steps to Speed Refunds During Pandemic

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All Taxpayers Now Eligible for Identity Protection Pins

Jan 27, 2021 12:00AM ● By Internal Revenue Service Press Release

Lock your tax account and its IP PIN will serve as the key

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Sacramento Free Tax Help Available Virtually Across Region Through United Way

Jan 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications

"This program is an important way for our community to jumpstart the local economy in 2021"

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Chapa-De Indian Health April Moore Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications for 2021-2022 Academic Year

Jan 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By Doug Elements, Chapa-De Indian Health Press Release

The $1,000 annual scholarship is offered in recognition of long-time Chapa-De Board President April Moore

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Deadline Extended for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants

Jan 07, 2021 12:00AM ● By CalOSBA Press Release

Grant program is not first come, first served, nor a rolling approval process.

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Placer County solar panel carports go live; estimated to save taxpayers $5 million

Jan 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

"We are excited to have our buildings powered by an alternative energy supply"

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CVCB Assists Nonprofits with AHEAD Program Grant Award

Jan 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By Elizabeth Helon, Cohen Communications

Central Valley Community Bank Assists Nonprofits with Ahead Program Grant Awards totaling $150,000

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Re-Open Cal Now Policy Conference this Saturday

Jan 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Sue Frost, Sacramento County Supervisor District 4

Public Policy Conference- January 8-10, 2021"‹

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Mackenzie Scott Donates $10M to United Way California Capital Region

Dec 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Kristin Thebaud, Thebaud Communications

Scott intends to donate the majority of her wealth

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Placer County Board of Supervisors extend Placer Shares

Dec 15, 2020 12:00AM ● By Chris Gray, Placer County

An additional $2 million in Grants to support businesses impacted by COVID

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Latest EDD Unemployment Scandal

Dec 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Emily Hoeven, Calmatters.Org

The state paid more than 35,000 claims under state prisoners' names

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New Report shows Property Owners Covering Delayed Rent Payments

Dec 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Brooke Armour, California Business Roundtable

This new report magnifies the urgent need to provide assistance

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2021-22 Scholarship Application is Now Open

Dec 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Grange Co-op HS Scholarship Program

Scholarship applications are now open and students can apply online

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Unemployment Insurance Fraud Involving Tens of Thousands of Inmates and Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Nov 24, 2020 12:00AM ● By California District Attorneys Association

District Attorneys and Federal Prosecutors discovered rampant and large­scale pandemic unemployment assistance

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Own A Home? You May Be Wealthier Than You Think

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

The economy has taken its toll on American households over the last year

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Placer County invests in community through Placer Shares Impact Grants

Nov 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By Lauren Lake Faulkenberry, Placer County

"We know that small business is a key foundation for our local economy"

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SAFE Credit Union Dedicates a Week to Building CommYOUnity

Nov 05, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Carole Ferguson, SAFE Credit Union

Providing a mix of in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities

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NFIB Begins Shaping Its Post-Election Legislative Agenda

Oct 29, 2020 12:00AM ● By By John Kabateck, National Federation of Independent Businesses

Fighting Against Extending California's Sales Tax to Services a High Priority

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Placer County set to Share more Tax Revenue with the City of Lincoln

Oct 28, 2020 12:00AM ● By Wendy Williams, Placer County

The City of Lincoln could receive up to $8 million in Additional Tax Revenue

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Tanya Powell to Serve Placer County Region for First Northern Bank

Oct 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By Rashelle Snead, First Northern Bank

Auburn Financial Center Gets New Assistant Vice President/Mortgage Loan Officer

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Proposition 15 Is A Small Business Issue!

Oct 15, 2020 12:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business Press Release

Podcast sets the record straight, discusses other manifest problems

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Taxpayer Funded Campaign Outreach Contract Tied with Democrat Candidates

Oct 15, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Nghia Nguyen, California State Senate

State Controller, Finance Director & Budget Chair Must Stop Outreach

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Placer Affordable Housing Advocacy News

Oct 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By Veronica Blake, CEO, Placer Community Foundation

Engage in your Local Process or Connect with the Planning Division Staff in your Jurisdiction

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2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Oct 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

Seeking Members of the Public to Participate on the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee

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Who Will Pay for It?

Oct 02, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Ben Christopher, Calmatters.Org

If voters raise taxes on corporate landlords, will small biz foot the bill?

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President Gets Briefed on Wildfires

Sep 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Laurel Rosenhall, Cal Matters

Donald Trump Visits California as Disasters Amount

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Today's Optimism Index Findings

Sep 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By NFIB Special Release

Governor's expected signing of leave bill one more skid in the way of small-business recovery

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California's Coronavirus Stimulus was a Bust. What now?

Sep 10, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Lauren Helper, CalMatters

The most high-profile proposals fell through or were at least left unresolved

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Utility Box Art Wrap Program: Call for Artists

Sep 02, 2020 12:00AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova

Program will wrap approximately 20-25 boxes and fixtures

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President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California

Aug 27, 2020 12:00AM ● By FEMA News Release

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs property losses

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