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Controller Betty Yee Calls State Tax System ‘Unsustainable’

California has an “unsustainable” tax system, State Controller Betty T. Yee told the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last week. “We are relying...

Senate Passes Bills Increasing Fuel Costs, Regulatory Burden

The Senate this week passed two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bills that, if signed into law, may increase costs for California businesses...

California Economy Maintains Momentum as Ports Bounce Back, Tax Revenues Surge

California’s economy appears to be maintaining strong momentum through the first few months of 2015, even though the state’s economy continues to be impacted...

New Paid Sick Leave Law Requires More than Kin Care

I am confused about my obligations under kin care. How do they relate to the new sick leave law? The new state paid sick leave...

Innovations Transform State Economy to Open Doors to a Better California

Following are remarks presented by Joseph M. Otting, 2015 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the 90th Annual Sacramento...

CalChamber International Forum Highlights Transatlantic, Trans-Pacific Relationships

U.S. relations with trading partners across the Atlantic and around the Pacific, as well as federal Trade Promotion Authority legislation were the topics of...

CalChamber Urges U.S. House to Pass Bipartisan Legislation Promoting Trade

The U.S. House of Representatives will consider federal legislation to renew the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements...

CalChamber Recognizes Lodi, Torrance Business Owners

The California Chamber of Commerce honored business owners from Lodi and Torrance last week with its “2015 Small Business Advocate of the Year” award,...