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California Life Sciences Urges Governor Newsom to Honor Commitment to California Innovation, Restore Full R&D Tax Credit Instead of Raising Taxes
May 14, 2026
California Life Sciences urges Governor Newsom to honor commitment to California innovation and restore full R&D tax credit instead of raising taxes.
Read More California Life Sciences Responds to RAPID Coverage Pathway Announcement
Apr 23, 2026
California Life Sciences (CLS), which represents more than 1,300 pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, and academic research institutions, responded today to the announcement of the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway, a new initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed to accelerate Medicare coverage of FDA-authorized Breakthrough Devices.
Read More CLS CEO Mike Guerra’s Statement on Senate Action on SBIR and STTR
Mar 4, 2026
Statement from Mike Guerra, President & CEO, California Life Sciences and Chair of the Council of State Bioscience Associations “The SBIR/STTR program is a powerful tool to grow and foster..
Read More Congress Passed Critical Health Care Provisions
Feb 3, 2026
Statement from Mike Guerra, President & CEO, California Life Sciences and Chair of the Council of State Bioscience Associations “California Life Sciences applauds Congress for passing critical healthcare provisions that..
Read More Mike Guerra Named Chair of Council of State Bioscience Associations
Dec 11, 2025
California Life Sciences President & CEO to Lead National Coalition Representing America’s $3.2 Trillion Bioscience Industry SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) today announced..
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