WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Feb. 10, announced that $56.8 million in federal funding is available to California this year to build out electric vehicle charging networks. This funding from the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy is part of the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is the first year of funding for the program, and it is estimated that $383.6 million will be available to California through this program over five years.
The NEVI program will provide nearly $5 billion over five years to help states create a network of EV charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors, particularly along the interstate highway system. States must submit an EV infrastructure deployment plan before they can access these funds. A second, competitive grant program designed to further increase EV charging access in locations throughout the country, including in rural and underserved communities, will be announced later this year.
OAKLAND – Gov. Gavin Newsom Feb. 9, signed legislation extending COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for workers, and early budget action to provide an additional $6.1 billion in tax relief, tax credits and direct grants for small businesses hit hard by the pandemic.
Outlined in January, SB 114 by the committee on budget and fiscal review ensures that employees continue to have access to up to 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave through Sept. 30, 2022, which may be used by employees who have been advised to quarantine, those caring for COVID-impacted family members, attending a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, and more. Small businesses employing 25 or fewer workers are exempt from the legislation, which is retroactive to sick leave taken beginning Jan. 1, 2022.
SB 113 provides an additional $6.1 billion in tax relief, tax credits and direct grants to the hardest hit businesses. The Bill includes provisions that:
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