#california-economy

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The Mercury News
1 day ago
Business

Californians are not paying their bills at the highest level since 2021

Californians had the highest delinquency rate in paying bills since 2021's fourth quarter but still below pre-pandemic levels. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

California's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of decline

California gained population in 2023 after a three-year decline, attributed to various factors including increased mortality rates, declining birth rate, and migration patterns. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Newsom called it a 'gimmick.' Now he's using the trick to lower California's massive deficit

Governor Newsom agreed to use a budget gimmick to address a historic budget deficit, despite eliminating it five years earlier.
Democrats are predominantly using borrowing, deferring funding, and tapping into reserve funds rather than actual cuts to reduce the budget deficit. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
1 month ago
California

Is California still the world's 5th largest economy?

California may fall to sixth largest economy by GDP in 2024, behind fast-growing India.
Despite the potential shift, California will still outperform the United Kingdom and France in GDP. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

Walters: Newsom's State of the State should be candid about California's economy

California faces prolonged economic sluggishness and has the nation's highest unemployment rate.
Governor Newsom's budget projects annual deficits of around $30 billion and assumes an optimistic 8% increase in tax revenues. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
5 months ago
California

Economic Reality Bites as Newsom Faces Big California Budget Problem

California's tax revenues are running behind expectations, creating a budget problem for the state.
The economic downturn and rising unemployment are contributing to the fiscal challenges in California. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

California's economy will see slow growth in 2024, economists say. Here's why

California's economy is expected to grow faster than the rest of the country, but uncertainties such as wars and high interest rates could hinder progress.
The UCLA Anderson School state forecast predicts slower growth for California due to uncertainties and a slower-growing U.S. economy. [ more ]
Shopify
2 weeks ago
Business intelligence

How To Get A California Business License (2024) - Shopify

California has the largest state economy in the US. No general business license exists, but specific licenses and permits may be required based on location and business type. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
2 months ago
Women in technology

California has 2nd-smallest wage gap between women and men in US

California women have a relatively small gender pay gap compared to the national average.
Women in California earn 16% above the national average income for women. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
Women in technology

California has 2nd-smallest wage gap between women and men in US

California women have a relatively small gender pay gap compared to other states.
California women's incomes are higher than the national average, contributing to the smaller pay gap. [ more ]
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