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Seven years of success is the background for the 2012 Safety Expo’s new Regulatory Track representing more than fourteen topics and seventy hours of training, which key-in on the Top 10 Safety Violations from 2011.  This year, special attention has been taken in the programming of topics and sessions avoiding time conflicts and overlapping schedules, which allows your employees to participate in the classes they want and need making better use of their time and more training for your three-day registration dollars.

from Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate, Golden State Builders Exchanges

RDA’s CLOSED

All of the state’s 400 redevelopment agencies closed their doors on February 1. This followed the state Supreme Court’s decision in December to uphold a 2011 law to abolish the economic-development program.

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
Our first contractor inquiry introduces a new character in the ongoing Capitol Connection story.   One of the most important people working behind the scenes at Capitol Services is stepping up front. Many contractors who have worked with our Sacramento office have gotten answers directly from Shauna Krause, my expert assistant.  Now, readers of the Connection will also benefit from her knowledge, experience and outgoing personality as she tackles some of the future “Q&A” featured here…
 

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
Abe Lincoln first wrote about fooling some of the people all the time and all the people some of the time. About the only person who can ‘fool’ you anytime is…you. When you seek out advice going to the source is the best way to learn. However, some people get ‘fooled’ by ignoring the facts to hear what they want to be true…
 

by Daniel Frattin, Reuben & Junius LLP

From the State Compensation Insurance Fund
 

Diesel Exhaust – What is it?

Diesel exhaust is composed of harmful chemicals including toxic particles and hazardous gases. Diesel engines in cars, buses, and trucks create exhaust from the combustion of diesel fuel. Some of these hazardous gases in diesel exhaust (e.g. nitrogen oxides, benzene, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde) may cause cancer.

The Hazards

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.

We have been busy at Capitol Services helping contractors discover new opportunity in Nevada and Arizona, a ‘rush’ that is reflected in recent news of their leading the nation in state population growth over the last decade. Meanwhile, licensed contractors may find greater opportunity within the borders of California as government focuses on creating a ‘level’ playing field by cracking down on the unlicensed operators ‘bending’ the rules…