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State of Judiciary Address Highlights Civil Justice Reforms
The funding boost proposed in the state budget plan for the coming year will help the judicial branch continue reforms to provide access and...
Four Ways California Can Help Get More Grads Ready for College, Career
The California economy is humming. Unemployment is at historic lows, even in many parts of the state often left behind in good times.
But even...
Duration of Written Meal Period Waivers Depends on Your Needs
We have employees working 6-hour shifts who want to waive their meal period and employees who want to waive their second meal period after...
Chambers Urge Stronger Link Between Career Education Funding, Work Needs
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of local chambers of commerce are asking legislators to broaden the criteria for career technical education...
2017 Trade Figures Show California Maintains Position as Top Exporting State
The U.S. Department of Commerce now has 2017 trade statistics available through the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) “Trade Stats Express.”
In 2017, California exported $171.9...
CalChamber-Backed Bill Helps Minimize California Waste
An Assembly policy committee gave near-unanimous approval on March 20 to a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will reduce the number of surplus...
Assembly Committee OKs More Inspections for Haz Waste Facilities
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that will lead to increased costs for hazardous waste operators passed an Assembly policy committee on March 20.
AB...
CalChamber States Positions on Pending Ballot Initiatives
The California Chamber of Commerce this week announced its positions on a number of initiative proposals that have not yet qualified for the ballot.
The...
Federal Tax Reform Means More Business Taxes for California
California’s corporate tax base may increase by up to 12% as a result of federal tax reform legislation, according to a study recently released...
Clear Requirements Can Help Ease Review of Water Storage Project Funding Requests
The California Water Commission is in the middle of reviewing applications from a dozen water projects statewide for funding from Proposition 1, the measure...
