Once again, only Gov. Davis stands in the way of labor unions and other groups allied with the Democratic majority in the legislature. Davis will sign a bill requiring customers' permission for businesses to sell their personal information to an outside company. Break rooms . Windfall profits . Tax on power generators will probably pass, and Davis is likely to sign it, even as wholesale power rates drop.
Businesses oppose the plan, fearing that it sets a dangerous precedent.
Edison rescue . Big business customers of Southern Cal. Edison would shoulder most of the burden for paying off Edison's back debt. Small businesses want benefit hikes postponed, arguing they can't afford higher premiums while energy costs remain high. Democrats have made no move to soften the increases with cost savings that are sought by employers.