Allan Zaremberg
A Safe, Welcome Re-Opening Plan for California
I’m sure many readers know someone who postponed a wedding or reunion in 2020 due to the inability to gather or travel under COVID-19...
Workers Are Changing. California Legislature Must Face That Reality
Labor protections are meant to address certain situations where there is an imbalance in control between the employer and employee. But when the workers...
Air Board’s Plan to Raise Fees Threatens Our Economy and Climate Goals
California produces just 1 percent of atmospheric carbon emissions, yet global leaders and activists care about California regulations. Why is this?
It’s the same reason...
With a Strong Economy, California’s Next Governor Can Address These Issues
The top priorities for California’s next governor ought to reflect what is on the minds of Californians. Allan Zaremberg in The Sacramento Bee
Legislature Needs to Stop Chaos on Independent Contractors
California is home to nearly two million residents who choose to work for themselves. As pillars of the workforce, these independent contractors are part...
Why a Regional Power Grid Brings Energy Security
Cross posted in The San Diego Union-Tribune
Reliable energy infrastructure is a hallmark of a modern world, and affordable power is vital for economic development...
Another Holiday Season, Another Delay at the Airport. Take Air Traffic Control Away from...
The aviation industry has always played a major role in California’s economy, which leads the nation in economic output associated with air travel. Allan...
Can’t Find Work? Maybe You Need New Skills
By Eloy Ortiz Oakley and Allan Zaremberg in the East Bay Times
There is a troubling chasm in the world of work today and it...
California Must Address Our Uneven Recovery
Cross posted in The Sacramento Bee
Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed a state budget brimming with new revenues, but carefully socking part of the surplus...