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‘Paid Family Leave’ — Who Can Request It; How It Works

I own a small business, and I have an employee who has been with my company for a few months. He came to me...

Former Defense Secretary Panetta Calls for End to ‘Leadership by Crisis’

The quality of U.S. leadership will determine whether the world will see an American renaissance in coming years or an America in decline, former...

CalChamber Welcomes Legislators to State Capitol

As the California Legislature began its two-year term this week, the California Chamber of Commerce was pleased to co-host a reception on December 2...

Legislative Analyst Forecasts Multiyear State Budget Deficits

The new year will bring in big changes to California politics and governance. Some 35 new legislators will start work in the State Capitol. A...

CalChamber Small Business Policy Council Meeting Provides Updates on CalOSBA Programs, State Races, Key Legislative Wins

The California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Policy Council recently hosted Tara Lynn Gray, director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate...

Sell-Out Crowd Explores Weighty Issues in Fun Venue

A sell-out crowd gathered in Anaheim last week for the 2024 California Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Conference. Subjects covered ranged from the mood of...

Voters Align with CalChamber on Multiple Ballot Measures

The California Chamber of Commerce and California voters agreed in supporting four November ballot measures and opposing three, according to this week’s unofficial vote...

The People’s Voice: Annual Poll Outlines Priorities for New Legislature

Some key takeaways from this year’s CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice 2024, include the fact that California voters want more focus on growing jobs...

Ballot Measures: Voters, CalChamber in Alignment

Based on unofficial returns this week, the California Chamber of Commerce and California voters were in agreement on a number of November ballot measures. •...

Proposed Privacy Regulations Will Hurt Business, Consumers

Businesses, consumers and governments in California will suffer net losses from proposed rules pending before the state privacy agency, according to a report released...