Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that will make it easier for essential workers in California who contract COVID-19 to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-06/newsom-workers-compensation-coronavirus-claims-covid19-presumption-california | Los Angeles Times

Bill A2100, providing critical workers' compensation benefits to public safety heroes impacted by their response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, passed the Labor Committee unanimously today. Sponsored by Assemblyman James Kennedy, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, and Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter, this bill ensures that those who served and sacrificed are supported as they face the health challenges resulting from their bravery. In this video: Labor Committee Chair, Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli Exe