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In Memoriam: Bill Campbell, Former Senator, Head of Manufacturers Association
Former Senate Republican Leader William P. Campbell, a former president of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, passed away last weekend at his home...
CalChamber-Backed Career Technical Education Bill Passes Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that establishes a new career technical education (CTE) matching-grant program passed the Senate Education Committee this week.
SB 148...
Bill Expedites, Reduces Costs for Roadway Repair/Maintenance
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee has approved a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that streamlines certain roadway infrastructure improvements.
AB 323 (Olsen; R-Modesto) extends, until...
CalChamber Calls for Nominees for Small Business Advocate Award Nominations Due April 28
Just one month remains to submit nominations for the California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, an annual recognition of...
Scheduling Mandate Bill a ‘Job Killer’ for Employers
Legislation imposing a one-size-fits-all scheduling mandate on employers has been identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a “job killer.”
AB 357 (Chiu; D-San...
CalChamber Capitol Report: Assembly Committee Passes Double Holiday Pay Bill
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee this week approved a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill requiring double pay for work on certain days.
During testimony...
Water Board Expands Emergency Rules; Emergency Drought Legislation Announced
With a fourth year of severe drought conditions looming, state water regulators this week expanded emergency water rules and the Governor and legislative leaders...
Employers May Be Liable for Negligent Referrals on Ex-Employees
I got a reference request on an employee who we terminated a month ago. The employee left on bad terms and this potential employer...
Capitol Summit Registration Opens
Political insiders and California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates will describe the impact of redistricting and primary election reforms on how public policies are...
