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Kabateck Strategies makes sure you are heard by the highest-level decision makers in the Capitol to help you win your battles.

Kabateck Strategies has more than 25 years of experience, relationships and know-how in the State Capitol and with leaders at every level to make sure you are heard by the highest-level decision makers to help you win your battles. We will get you in the room with the right legislative and executive branch leaders, key regulators and organization leaders – and help you develop winning strategies to get you those winning outcomes. Nothing is more frustrating than facing that horrible “wall of bureaucracy” when you need to get something done for your business or organization. You place a call to Sacramento and are placed on hold, get the bureaucratic run-around, or, worse, never hear back from anyone…until it’s too late. Kabateck Strategies has both the know-how and top-to-bottom network with economic development, business, health care, environmental regulators and leaders in Sacramento and across California to make sure you and your organization cut through the bureaucratic red tape get answers and results.

10/30/2026

California’s future is worth showing up for. 🗳️

From our next governor to the decisions on your ballot, this election will help shape California’s affordability, business climate, and insurance landscape for years to come.

In this video, we break down the races to watch and Kabateck Strategies’ recommendations:

❌ NO on Proposition 40
✅ YES on Proposition 43

Progress takes time, but your vote helps determine the direction. Make a plan, submit your ballot, and make your voice heard by Election Day, November 3.

10/30/2026

California’s economic future deserves long-term policies.

The San Francisco Chronicle editorial board argues against Proposition 40, raising concerns about uncertain revenue, implementation challenges, and the potential loss of businesses, investment, and jobs.

At Kabateck Strategies, we believe sound public policy requires looking beyond the promise of new funding to the consequences for California’s economy and communities.

Read the editorial: https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/prop-40-tax-billionaire-california-22477038.php

OPINION: There’s no denying the visceral satisfaction of a billionaire bloodletting, the Chronicle’s editorial board writes. But will Prop 40’s wealth tax actually help California?

10/22/2026

Could Proposition 43 change how local special taxes are approved in California?

Our new article explains the measure in plain English and why it matters for small businesses, employers, taxpayers, and local communities.

Here’s the quick read:
✓ What the measure would change
✓ What it would not change
✓ Why the two-thirds threshold matters for future local tax proposals

Read the full article here:
https://knecht.link/9DTQuyX

Stay informed and know what’s ahead.

10/21/2026

California Proposition 39 could change voting rules if it’s approved in 2026 — and the implementation details still matter.

Our new guide explains what the measure would do, what current law already requires, and what questions remain before anything could fully take effect.

✓ In-person and mail voting changes
✓ Added ID and verification steps
✓ What still needs to be worked out

If you want the plain-English version, read the article and see what this could mean going forward.

https://knecht.link/29YoHp7

10/16/2026

California bond measures can sound technical, but for small businesses they come down to a practical question: what is the state borrowing for, and what will the payoff look like down the road?

Kabateck Strategies’ new guide helps California business owners, employers, and advocates assess the 2026 ballot with that lens.

✓ What the borrowing is intended to fund
✓ What repayment could mean for future budget flexibility
✓ Why it matters for the broader business climate

Take a look and stay ahead of the conversation.
https://knecht.link/4K4GSap

10/15/2026

What happens when voters reach a legislative race and leave it blank?

In California’s 2026 contests, undervotes could quietly shape outcomes — especially in districts where the November matchup is two Democrats or two Republicans.

That matters for small businesses, employers, and associations that care about who has momentum in Sacramento.

✓ Voters may skip a race if no preferred-party candidate is on the ballot
✓ Turnout numbers can look stronger than the actual vote in a district
✓ Advocacy and voter education still matter in down-ballot races

Read the article to see why this trend deserves attention now. https://knecht.link/6sFXQcT

10/13/2026

Is your 2026 health insurance renewal really a carrier decision—or a structure decision?

Kabateck Strategies’ new guide helps California small businesses compare the options before renewal season gets real.

It covers:
✓ Direct small-group plans
✓ Covered California for Small Business
✓ Defined-contribution approaches

If you want a clearer path for your team and your budget, this is a practical place to start. Take a look and prepare for the next renewal conversation.

https://knecht.link/AQgdzl4

10/12/2026

When a big project lands in California, the biggest mistake is waiting too long to get organized.

Our latest post on California Forever breaks down a practical lesson for chambers, associations, and small business coalitions: know whether you want to support, shape, or stop the project, then map the approval path before late-stage hearings force you into reaction mode.

✓ Identify the decision-makers
✓ Track the deadlines
✓ Align your message early

Read the article and see how to turn the public record into a real advocacy plan.

https://kabateckstrategies.com/stakeholder-engagement-lessons-from-california-forever-for-small-business/

10/09/2026

Can small businesses really move the needle in Sacramento without a huge budget?

Absolutely — if they know when to go solo and when to build a coalition.

Our new blog breaks down the practical side of Capitol advocacy: how to judge whether an issue is ready, when smaller organizations still have leverage, and why being early, specific, and coordinated can make all the difference.

✓ Go solo when your voice is clear
✓ Build a coalition when the stakes widen
✓ Move early before the debate hardens

Read the article here:
https://kabateckstrategies.com/capitol-advocacy-in-sacramento-should-small-businesses-go-solo-or-build-a/

Take a look and think about what strategy fits your next advocacy push.

10/08/2026

Can California lower industrial emissions without driving manufacturing jobs out of state?

Our latest article looks at the real-world tension behind cleaner in-state production: protecting California jobs while avoiding a shift to higher-carbon imports.

✓ Why this debate matters for manufacturers and Main Street communities
✓ What business leaders should be watching in Sacramento
✓ Why staying engaged early can shape better policy outcomes

Read the full article and see what’s at stake for California’s manufacturing future.

https://kabateckstrategies.com/california-manufacturing-jobs-and-the-policy-fight-over-cleaner-in-state/

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