Trade War Increases U.S. Tariff Collections

  U.S. tariff collections increased, expectedly, in 2018 as President trump waged a trade war on China, along with other tariff heavy trade policies. The U.S. government collected  6.7 billion more in customs duties in fiscal 2018 than in the previous fiscal year, according to the Treasury Department’s final monthly statement for fiscal 2018. That’s…MORE

Legal Battle Continues Over California’s Sanctuary State Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Immigrant rights activists have filed an appeal, following a judge’s ruling that Huntington Beach isn’t bound by California’s sanctuary policies, which limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with ice. The Southern California city went to court over the highly contentious policies, and an Orange County judge ruled that municipalities with their own charters…MORE

Calif. May Become First to Discourage Use of Paper Receipts

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under newly proposed legislation. Democratic Assemblyman Phil Ting of San Francisco said Tuesday that many businesses and consumers already are moving toward e-receipts. He says a law still is needed because…MORE

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two executive orders today to address California wildfires and emergency response. Touring a high risk fire area with public safety leaders in Colfax, Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s spending an extra $305 million for fire prevention and emergency preparedness. Nearly two-thirds of the $305 million has…MORE

PG&E’s Credit Rating Slashed To “Junk” Amid Wildfire Payout Fears

NEW YORK (KMJ/AP) — Energy supplier PG&E had its stock future sharply critiqued after S&P slashed its rating. The agency cut the key rate five notches from a “BBB-” to “B”, reducing it to so called junk status. The move on Tuesday comes amid concerns that recent wildfires, such as the devastating Camp Fire, will…MORE