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Loren Kaye was appointed president of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education in January 2006. He has devoted his career to developing, analyzing and implementing public policy issues in California, with a special emphasis on improving the state's business and economic climate. He also was a gubernatorial appointee to the state's Little Hoover Commission, charged with evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of state agencies and programs. Kaye served in senior policy positions for Governors Pete Wilson and George Deukmejian, including Cabinet Secretary to the Governor and Undersecretary of the California Trade and Commerce Agency. See full bio.

A Multitude of Minimum Wages

California no longer has a minimum wage. Instead, the state has 50 minimum wages, differing depending on where you work or what you do. California...

Governor Proposes Belt-Tightening Budget Approach with No General Tax Hikes

It’s a problem, but not a crisis. The state budget proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom would maintain the trajectory of state spending without major disruptions...

State Budget Deficits Tagged at $68 Billion; Revenue Estimate May Worsen Next Year

California’s famously volatile tax machine has delivered another dose of unpredictability.

Stanford Study Details State Road to Net-Zero Emissions

Scholars at the Stanford Center for Carbon Storage and Stanford Carbon Removal Initiative recently released a landmark study providing an independent assessment of decarbonization options and alternatives.

Poll Shows Voter Attitudes About Living in California

California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California than a year ago, according to findings from the California Chamber of...

People’s Voice: Voter Beliefs about Their Future in California

The CalChamber Poll, The People’s Voice 2023, found that California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California. Notably, a strong...

People’s Voice: Affordability, Crime Among Top Voter Concerns

The CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice, 2023, found that California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California. Voters believe their...

People’s Voice: Views on Property Tax, Health Care, Labor Law Reform

The CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice, 2023, found that California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California. Moreover, a majority...

Study Shows Employers Paying Price for Strain on Unemployment Insurance System

California’s vast unemployment insurance system has been under enormous strain since 2020, and employers are paying the price. A study in consultation with two eminent...

Governor Signs State Budget Bill; Talks on Trailer Bills Continue

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state budget bill this week, but many other components of the state spending plan must still come together. The final...

Governor’s Infrastructure Proposal Cuts Red Tape to Speed Projects

Budget surpluses may be a thing of the past, but Governor Gavin Newsom can still initiate massive new investments in state infrastructure—if he can...

Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes

Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget on May 12, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not...

How ‘New Frontier’ Tax Proposal Will Hurt California Revenues

To the delight of the tax and spending lobby, Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) has again introduced a tax on wealth. Inspired by government...

Don’t Treat California as a ‘Luxury Good’

The Golden State has enjoyed as much prosperity and created as much wealth as any society on the planet. Its economic output rivals Germany and...

Governor’s Budget Plans for Uncertain Economy

Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced budget this week with no new general tax increases. He identified a $22.5 billion “shortfall” between previously expected...

Despite Economic Ranking, California Has Third Worst Business Tax Climate in U.S.

California’s global rank among economies may be fifth, sixth or even fourth, but bragging rights make little difference to the day-to-day struggles that business...

Get Behind Golden State Pathways to Get Ahead on California’s Economic Future

If you’ve seen it, you know. I’m talking about the spark in the eyes of young people who discover a career path they didn’t...