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State Agencies Update COVID-19 Isolation Guidance
On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 isolation guidance, redefining “infectious period” to move away from a...
90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Bank is the official export credit agency of the United States. Its mission is to support...
Kaiser Foundation Executive to Chair Board in 2024
Janet A. Liang, executive vice president, group president and chief operating officer (COO), care delivery, for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals, has been elected as 2024 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
CalChamber Supports Prop. 1 to Finance More Housing to Address Mental Health, Homelessness Crises
The CalChamber Board has voted to endorse Proposition 1, a key element of Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the state’s mental health and homelessness crises.
Use Caution When Granting Family Leave Before Employee Is Eligible
My employee wants to take 12 weeks off for child bonding, but he has worked for us for only 11 months so he’s not...
State Budget Deficits Tagged at $68 Billion; Revenue Estimate May Worsen Next Year
California’s famously volatile tax machine has delivered another dose of unpredictability.
Delta Conveyance Project: CalChamber, Multiple Groups Voice Support
A project critical to protecting the water supply for millions of Californians reached a major milestone on December 8 when the state Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final environmental report on the Governor’s Delta Conveyance Project.
Consumer Spending, Labor Market Cool; Inflation Pattern Seems Similar to 1970s
Comparing the path of inflation during the 1970s and today, the numbers differ, but a similar pattern emerges. In both periods, inflationary pressures began building early when interest rates were low in the 1960s and 2010s, respectively.
Strong EU-California Relations Help Strengthen Both Economies
California is the farthest state away from Europe geographically, yet the closest in terms of values, a European Union (EU) representative told a California...
Federal Framework, Not Patchwork of State Rules, Best Way to Foster AI Potential
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and a large coalition of chambers of commerce across the country to promote a federal framework on artificial intelligence (AI) development and adoption.
