Trade Essential for Economic Growth, Jobs
Making sure U.S. businesses—from light manufacturers to service providers—benefit from higher growth, employment and wages due to increased exporting is key to expanding the economy…
Many Factors to Consider When Employing Unpaid Volunteers
Can a for-profit business make use of unpaid volunteers? It is highly unlikely that a for-profit business can make use of unpaid volunteers; the organization…
CalChamber Board Member Crafts Song/Video to Inspire Gift to Veterans
Attorney George David Kieffer, a member of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, has composed and directed a song and video to honor…
Legislative Analyst Projects More Revenue; Echoes Governor’s Call for Fiscal Restraint
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) this week released revenue projections a few billion dollars higher than estimated in the Governor’s budget plan, but also…
Sales Tax Refunds for Qualified Veteran Vendors
The state Board of Equalization (BOE) has announced that refunds may be available if a “qualified itinerant veteran vendor” paid sales tax, interest and penalties…
CalChamber President, Policy Advocate to Speak at UI Conference
Two California Chamber of Commerce staff members are part of the speaker line-up for a national conference on unemployment insurance (UI) issues on June 17–19…
UI 101: The Basics at National Unemployment Insurance Conference
Dr. Richard A. Hobbie, a national expert on unemployment insurance (UI) issues will offer insights on foundational components of the UI system at a June…
Governor Holds Steady on Prudent Spending Plan
Warning that a recession is inevitable, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. dampened spending expectations even as higher revenues have poured into state coffers. Overall, the…
Disability Access/Education Bill Passes Senate Policy Committees
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that incentivizes disability access and education passed two Senate policy committees this week. SB 251 (Roth; D-Riverside)…
Air Board Asks Courts to Create New Tax
In a landmark case before the Third District Court of Appeal, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently argued for creation of an unprecedented tax…
