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Key bills to watch, good news about federal loan program + meet the CRA’s new board chair

Vax mandates, fee waivers, + RRF funding push

Idea for state vaccine mandate dropped

Delta variant impacting restaurants, consumer spending

Costs rise, so do menu prices

Cities contemplate vaccine mandates in public places

COVID surges again, mask mandates return

State workers, health care workers must choose: vaccine or testing

New COVID surge leads to new mask guidance

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund brought hope, help, and frustration

Restaurants try to recover, face cost increases, other challenges

In one city, nearly half of small businesses remain closed

This is it. It’s reopening day in California

State says yes to to-go cocktails, no to FAST Act

California expected to reopen June 15, some restaurants still at risk of closing

Restaurants appeal for more aid

State will keep mask mandate for another month

Alcohol-to-go is closer to becoming law in California

California is gaining ground against COVID, other states are struggling