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Government Continues to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
June 18th, 2020 – See the changes policymakers are implementing in response to COVID-19 and how Biocom continues to support our members.

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Government Continues to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

June 18th, 2020

See the changes policymakers are implementing in response to COVID-19 and how Biocom continues to support our members.

COVID-19 Continues to Dominate Policy Landscape

Learn more about policy changes related to COVID-19 and how Biocom staff is staying involved. Click here.

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San Diego Workshop to Focus on Facility Adaptation for COVID-19

June 18th, 2020

Join us to learn more about how facilities are changing and what the future holds for lab and office design.

Regional COVID-19 Orders Lead to More Reopenings

June 18th, 2020

As county public health orders allow additional businesses to reopen, elected officials urge compliance with distancing and face covering guidelines.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Supervisors Introduce Various Business Tax Measures

June 18th, 2020

Proposals were announced on June 16th in response to the city’s $1.7 billion projected deficit.

San Diego City Council Passes Waterways Maintenance Plan

June 18th, 2020

The plan is an important step in addressing storm channel maintenance and flooding issues for our members in Sorrento Valley.

COVID-19 Facilities and EH&S Sessions: Members Share the Latest Safety Measures and Tools

A statewide workshop with ACT Environmental and the fourth in our San Diego roundtable series address temperature and symptom screening, PPE use, and physical distancing in the pandemic era. Click here to learn more.

Bike to Work Month Goes Virtual

For National Bike Month this May, commuters take advantage of online resources to rethink bicycle commuting, hone their skills, and share how #BikesUnite. Read more here.

San Francisco Moves to Put Gross Receipts Tax Increase on November Ballot

The city attempts to address its budget shortfall by rushing through a business tax initiative. Click here.

COVID-19 Public Health Orders Updated in Regions throughout the State

Local jurisdictions in the Bay Area and San Diego loosen restrictions, while Los Angeles considers remaining in place through June. Read more here.

State AffairsView All

State Legislature Passes Placeholder Budget; Negotiations Continue with Governor

June 18th, 2020

Learn more about the budget and how ongoing negotiations will affect the industry. Click here.

Biocom Co-Hosts Legislative Briefing on COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, Vaccines

June 18th, 2020

For a recap on this webinar featuring experts on the front lines, click here.

State Legislature Continues Work as the Budget Looms

June 18th, 2020

For a recap on what’s going on in the state’s legislative session in the last month, click here.

Governor Announces Staged Re-Opening of State’s Businesses, Specific Life Science and Office Guidances

For a summary of these stages, click here.

State Legislature Returns to Sacramento

Read what to expect and how Biocom’s getting involved. Click here.

Governor Newsom Releases Proposed Revised 2020-21 Budget, Includes R&D and NOL Tax Impacts

For a brief summary of these revisions, click here.

Governor Sign Workers Comp Order Presuming COVID-19 Acquired in Workplace

Learn more about the Executive Order here.

Newsom Outlines Requirements to Modify Stay At Home Order

April 23rd, 2020

Learn more about the requirements here.

Federal AffairsView All

Opportunity to Provide Feedback on CMS IPPS 2021 Proposed Rule

June 18th, 2020

Learn more about the proposed rule and how you can submit feedback.

Biocom is Looking for Member Feedback on Senate Committee White Paper Preparing for the Next Pandemic

June 18th, 2020

Learn more about the White Paper and how you can provide input.

President Signs into Law Measure Amending Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

June 18th, 2020

Learn more about H.R. 7010 and how it affects the industry. Click here.

Biocom Advocates to Support International Students, Scholars, and Researchers

June 18th, 2020

Learn more about how Biocom is getting involved and how you can help amplify this message. Click here.

7 Things We Learned at BIO Digital

June 18th, 2020

Agency officials and thought leaders discussed critical issues affecting the life science industry. View a detailed recap here.

Trump Administration Launches Program to Accelerate COVID-19 Medical Countermeasures

Learn more about Operation Warp Speed here.

Senate Health Committee Holds Hearing on Coronavirus Response

Click here for a detailed summary of the hearing.

CMS Releases IPPS 2021 Proposed Rule

For a brief summary of the rule and info on how to submit feedback, click here.