Capitol Connection #1084

Getting ‘straight’ to the point, it’s not how you start but how you finish in our first contractor’s question. A helping hand is extended in an answer, while another contractor’s application is sent back to ‘square one’… Q: Many years ago, when I was young and … read more
GSBE Weekly Update 06/27/2018

California ballot will include gas tax repeal in November Californians will vote in November on a ballot proposition that would repeal a new gas tax and vehicle fees, saddling Gov. Jerry Brown with a final challenge to preserve a key part of his legacy before … read more
Capitol Connection #1083

Do you know the way to San Jose? Just one place to ‘test’ contractors. It’s a less direct ‘route’ to a solution for a complex ‘prefab’ question, and I help another contractor fill a ‘gap’ in his understanding… Q: I am an out of State contractor … read more
GSBE Weekly Update 06/20/2018

AB-3018 State contracts: skilled and trained workforce Existing law authorizes a public entity to require a bidder, contractor, or other entity to use a skilled and trained workforce to complete a contract or project and requires that the commitment to use a skilled and trained … read more
Capitol Connection #1082

School’s out for summer, but the lessons never end for contractors. New law, changes in interpretation and important deadlines require an ongoing ‘learning curve.’ Here’s an expert tutorial and a reminder to turn those ‘papers’ in on time! I am frequently reminded from readers that … read more