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Two Job Killer Bills Held in Appropriations; 2 Job Creators Move
Eight job killer proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce this year remain alive after last week’s deadline for fiscal committees to send...
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...
Formal Stage Begins to Prevent Heat Illness Indoors
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has started the formal rulemaking phase of its work on developing regulations to prevent heat...
Study Finds Job Killer Health Care Pay Bill Increases Costs $8B/Year
An economic analysis released last week found that a health care industry wage increase proposal would increase costs for public and private health care...
Nurturing a Culture of Wellness Helps Employees, Business Thrive
In Episode 175 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CREtelligent Chief Experience Officer Tobi Lutz discuss how employers can...
Bills Threaten to Destabilize State’s Water Rights System
Four bills that threaten to destabilize California’s water rights system and revoke rights upon which communities have relied for decades are moving in the...
CalChamber Signs Equal Pay Pledge, Offers White Paper on Equal Pay Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce this week signed California’s Equal Pay Pledge, underscoring its commitment to and endorsement of efforts to close the gender...
Ironstone Vineyards Carves Place for State on World Stage with Dedication, Passion
This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...
Senate Democrats Propose Higher Taxes on Businesses
California Senate Democrats this week unveiled a proposal that would increase taxes on California businesses to compensate for budget shortfalls. If passed, certain businesses...
COVID-19 Compliance Tax Credit Moves in Senate
Legislation to reimburse employers for the cost of complying with COVID-19 prevention regulations in 2023 and 2024 passed a Senate policy committee this week.
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