Issues
Governor’s Prudent Budget Adds to Rainy Day Fund
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr, this week proposed a prudent and balanced state budget for 2017–18 that eliminates a projected $2 billion deficit and...
CalChamber Identifies Four Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce has identified four job killer bills that would have a negative impact on California’s economy if they become law....
On-Call Rest Periods Not Allowed, California Supreme Court Rules
In a disappointing decision for California businesses, the California Supreme Court ruled recently that on-call rest periods are not permissible. This decision will require...
CalChamber Urges President to Sign Landmark Water Bill
December 16 Update: The President signed the water bill today.
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging President Barack Obama to sign landmark federal water...
CalChamber Survey: California Voters Cite Roads, Jobs, Housing as Top Concerns
The Second Annual CalChamber Survey, released last week, indicates that the state’s voters believe there are some homegrown issues that deserve the attention of...
Court Blocks Federal Overtime Rule; Administration Appeals
Last week, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing the new federal...
Retirement Savings Plan: Questions Remain for State
Numerous questions remain about how the new state-run retirement savings program will be implemented, but it is critical that everyone be educated about their...
CalChamber Participates in Equal Pay Task Force Meeting at Capitol
California Chamber of Commerce Policy Advocate Jennifer Barrera joined other members of the California Pay Equity Task Force recently to discuss how to implement...
CalChamber Publishes Annual Vote Record
This edition of Alert includes the annual tally of California legislators’ floor votes on selected California Chamber of Commerce priority bills.
The vote record, the...
CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2016
This report for the second year of the 2015–2016 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ floor votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills.
This...
