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High Inflation, Interest Rate Hikes of 2022 Not Reflected Yet in 2023 Economic Data
Recapping a Challenging 2022
Markets faced several challenges in 2022, including high inflation, historic central bank policy, the war in Ukraine, and COVID lockdowns in...
How ‘New Frontier’ Tax Proposal Will Hurt California Revenues
To the delight of the tax and spending lobby, Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) has again introduced a tax on wealth. Inspired by government...
China Influence Growing in Latin America; California Maintains Strong Trade Presence
The United States is Latin America’s top trade partner, but China’s influence and economic stake in the region is growing, a leading expert on...
Executive Action Directs Storm Flows to Recharge Groundwater
California’s recent storms have pounded the state, quickly moving the state from extreme drought to flood conditions. Since January, California has seen repeated flooding...
State Health Department, Cal/OSHA Update COVID-19 Order, Guidance
On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 public health order and guidance following the end of the...
Don’t Treat California as a ‘Luxury Good’
The Golden State has enjoyed as much prosperity and created as much wealth as any society on the planet.
Its economic output rivals Germany and...
Adam Regele Promoted to VP of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships
Adam Regele, CalChamber senior policy advocate, has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships. Regele specializes...
No Pay Secrecy; Bona Fide Factors OK to Justify Pay Differences
We recently gave only one of our employees a merit-based raise after an excellent performance review and asked that employee not to tell others....
