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New Laws to Expand Ban on Smoking in Workplace in June

What is the law in California about smoking in the workplace? California employers may not knowingly or intentionally permit the smoking of tobacco products at...

Remarks by Michael W. Murphy: Engaged Leadership, Long-Term View Can Make California Very Best It Can Be

Following are remarks presented by Michael W. Murphy, 2016 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the 91st Annual Sacramento...

Forum Highlights Trans-Pacific Partnership as Vehicle for Economic Integration

The importance of Trans-Pacific trade relations was the subject of a recent international forum at the California Chamber of Commerce. More than 200 forum attendees...

Pollster Dave Sackett Covers Elections, Voting Trends at Capitol Summit

Strategic consultant and pollster Dave Sackett, The Tarrance Group, shares insight on presidential candidates and the math of voter demographics at the CalChamber Capitol...

Capitol Press Corps Veterans Assess Initiative Outlook, Elections

CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg (left) moderates as Juliet Williams, state government and politics editor for The Associated Press, and John Myers, Sacramento...

Environmental, Employment Job Killers in Spotlight at Capitol Summit

CalChamber Policy Advocate Jennifer Barrera gives a recap of high-profile pending legislative affecting scheduling and arbitration agreements at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May...

Small Business Advocate of the Year: CalChamber Recognizes Business Executives from Corona, Fresno, Ripon

The California Chamber of Commerce honored business executives from Corona, Fresno, and Ripon this week with its 2016 Small Business Advocate of the Year...

May Budget Revision: Amid Declining Revenue Growth, Governor Holds Line on Spending, Makes Saving a Priority

On Friday, Governor  Edmund G. Brown Jr. released his May Revision to the California state budget. In addition to the budget numbers, graphs and...

Governor Signs Job Creator Promoting Disability Access

A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that incentivizes disability access and education was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this week. SB...

Job Creator Bill Offers Innovative Housing Solution

The newest addition to the California Chamber of Commerce job creator list provides an innovative solution to California’s housing crisis. Bringing the job creator list...