Friday, May 10, 2024

Issues

Budget: CalChamber Supports CalCompetes Tax Credit

The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to provide $120 million to fund a third year of the California Competes...

Budget: CalChamber Backs Film/TV Tax Credit

The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to extend the film and television tax credit, which has proven effective at...

Agencies Grant More Time to Review Fire Hazard Zones

At the urging of a California Chamber of Commerce-led coalition, state agencies have extended the time they will take comments on a recently released...

Budget: CalChamber Backs COVID Sick Leave Grants

The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to allocate $250 million for relief grants to help small businesses and nonprofits...

New Fast Food Council Law on Hold Until 2024

The new law establishing a fast food sector council will remain on hold until voters decide its fate in November 2024. The Secretary of State...

CalChamber to Host MCLE Course on PAGA Landscape

On January 31, at 10 a.m., a virtual MCLE course hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the Stop Small Business...

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...

State Air Resources Board Updates Plan for California to Reach Carbon Neutrality

After conducting a series of workshops over the last year and a half, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved an updated version of...

Economic Uncertainty, Need to Improve Business Climate Top of Mind for California Voters

California voters are readying themselves to face lean economic times, and want state elected leaders to do likewise, according the latest CalChamber poll, the...

Voters’ Unease on Crime, Homelessness Colors Views of Future

Based on the CalChamber poll’s findings, it is safe to say that economic concerns are at the root of voter anxiety in California. But...