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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...
Governor Names CalChamber Vice President to International Trade Advisory Council
Susanne Stirling, California Chamber of Commerce vice president for international affairs, has been appointed to the International Trade and Investment Advisory Council by Governor...
Scheduling to Accommodate Religious Beliefs: Factors to Consider
My employee just asked to be removed from the schedule for Sundays so she can attend church, and requested to work Saturdays instead. Could...
Costly Employee Retention Mandate Passes; Consideration by Entire Assembly Next
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill that denies employers the basic choice of whom to hire passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee this...
‘Job Killer’ Beverage Tax Fails to Pass Assembly Health Committee
Legislation targeting certain beverages for a new tax was rejected by the Assembly Health Committee this week.
The California Chamber of Commerce opposed AB 1357...
CalChamber-Backed Regulatory Reform Bills Pending in Legislature
California Chamber of Commerce-supported proposals to provide regulatory relief to California businesses are pending in the Legislature.
All the bills strengthen the accountability and transparency...
Coalition Keeps Pushing for Federal Bill Promoting Trade
Federal legislation renewing the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements hit a snag this week as the U.S....
Some Job Creator Bills Survive First Deadline
A handful of California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills remain eligible to advance in the legislative process this year following key deadlines.
Last Friday,...
