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Using entrepreneurship & economic participation as a pretext to violently kidnap Angelenos is so depraved.
Civil rights aren't dependent on economic contributions, but FWIW, street vendors nourish our communities and drive our economy to the tune of $500M annually.
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there are going to be a lot of housekeepers, gardeners, nannies, other house staff etc in need of financial relief in the coming weeks/months. this city often overlooks them and it can be tough bc a lot of the work might be “unofficial” (like cash only) but we can’t forget them
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During this difficult time, we’re stepping up to help local street vendors, landscape workers, recyclers & other outdoor workers impacted by LA area fires. With our new emergency fund, we’re offering $500 in cash assistance. Learn more and apply by 1/17! inclusiveaction.org/workerai…
Not an A's fan, but as someone who still mourns the loss of the Seattle Sonics, this is heartbreaking.
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The stakes are high for small businesses & small nonprofits in CA. We urge @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom to sign #SB1103 into law! Protect the backbone of our economy. calonews.com/featured-topics… #SupportSmallBusiness #SmallNonprofits
Update: #SB1103 is awaiting @CAgovernor's signature! If he signs it into law, California will finally have basic protections for the small businesses and nonprofits that strengthen our communities and drive our economy.
A new California bill aims to protect small businesses from unexpected rent increases, hidden added fees and unclear lease terms.
If passed, it would be the first state law in the U.S. to give such protections to small business renters. #SB1103
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😄 We’re so proud to share this victory! The Commercial Tenant Protection Act #SB1103 passed in the state legislature and will go to the Governor’s desk for signature 📝
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We’re calling on @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom to sign #SB1103 to protect small businesses and nonprofits from displacement here in California! The bill creates commonsense standards that safeguard small businesses and help entrepreneurs. Governor Newsom, Please sign #SB1103 now!
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We partnered with @InclusivAction to send #SB1103 to @CAgovernor Newsom's desk to protect small businesses from hidden fees and their rental agreements.
The smallest businesses & nonprofits are being displaced from California communities at alarming rates. That's why we fought for #SB1103 to create commonsense standards that protect small biz. @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom, please sign #SB1103!
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We’re fighting the wave of displacement of small businesses & restaurants in LA & CA! Our bill #SB1103 will protect small commercial tenants and keep the businesses we love in our neighborhoods. We're urging @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom to sign #SB1103!
latimes.com/food/story/2024-…
With his signature on #SB1103, @CAgovernor can help protect the community-serving small businesses and nonprofits that strengthen our communities and sustain our economy!
The smallest businesses & nonprofits are being displaced from California communities at alarming rates. That's why we fought for #SB1103 to create commonsense standards that protect small biz. @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom, please sign #SB1103!
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The smallest businesses & nonprofits are being displaced from California communities at alarming rates. That's why we fought for #SB1103 to create commonsense standards that protect small biz. @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom, please sign #SB1103!
After a historic legal victory by Street Vendors, L.A. can now embrace a better way of designing vending rules -- by listening to and learning from vendors themselves. No better place to start than Hollywood Blvd. @InclusivAction
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Read about Ruth, and her leadership in a lawsuit that has already caused the repeal of a cruel (and unlawful) ban on street vending in Hollywood. As vendors like Ruth continue to organize and stand up for their rights, our economy will grow stronger.
nytimes.com/2024/06/29/busin…
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This is a cruel decision that will do nothing to solve the homelessness crisis. We cannot criminalize our way out of our lack of affordable housing. We cannot arrest our way out of our failing safety nets. We cannot fine our way out of the eviction to homelessness pipeline.
Make no mistake: #SCOTUS' cruel decision in #JohnsonvGrantsPass does not reflect what local electeds want or need.
It will only devastate our communities and make it more difficult to address homelessness.
Our full statement: localprog.org/GrantsPassDeci…
ALT Screenshot of the first half of Local Progress' statement in response to the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling, linked in the tweet
ALT Screenshot of the second half of Local Progress' statement in response to the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling, linked in the tweet
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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy – but they’re fighting to stay open across California. We’re asking CA Senate leaders to vote yes on the Commercial Tenant Protection Act #SB1103 during the critical committee hearing on April 30!
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You can help protect small businesses by taking a moment to call or email CA Senate leaders and urge them to pass the Commercial Protection Act through this quick & easy link: smallbusinessalliance.org/ta…
#SB1103 #smallbusiness #bipocsmallbusiness
