November Ballot to Include 17 Statewide Measures
The Secretary of State has assigned proposition numbers to the legislative, initiative and referendum measures set to appear on the November ballot. Following is the…
Video Highlights Paid Sick Leave Questions
The latest CalChamber Capitol News Report video features Erika Frank, CalChamber vice president, legal affairs, and general counsel, calling attention to how the state’s paid…
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July1, when the Legislature began its summer…
Recording Conversation Requires Permission of All Parties
My employee wants to use her cell phone to privately record a conversation with another employee (without her knowledge). Can she do this? The answer…
California Grows Educational Approach Linking Student Goals to Workforce Needs
Simon Tran is on the fast track. A junior at the Kearny High School of Digital Media and Design in San Diego, Simon makes the…
California Wins Nationwide Competition for Smart Manufacturing Innovation Site
A Los Angeles-based coalition will lead the newest institute to spur innovation in manufacturing in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy. The Smart Manufacturing…
Report: 2015 Difficult Year for Ex-Im Bank
A recent report to Congress shows that 2015 was an especially challenging year for the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. Since June 30, 2015, the Export-Import…
Five CalChamber Members Creating Jobs with Help from Tax Credit
Five California Chamber of Commerce member companies have been selected by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) as recipients for the California…
Three Job Creator Bills Still Alive for Final Month of Session
Three California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills remained alive as the Legislature began its summer break. One bill is scheduled to be considered by…
CalChamber, Business Opposition Stops Job Killer
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that exposed businesses to costly litigation when goods are “substantially similar,” yet priced differently, was pulled from…
