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Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes
Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget on May 12, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not...
Veteran Journalist Explains Evolution of State’s Political Landscape
Longtime political columnist Dan Walters of CalMatters gives CalChamber Capitol Summit attendees a rundown of California’s social, demographic and political landscape, including the evolution...
Panel Weighs Past/Future Solutions to Housing/Homelessness Crisis
A morning session at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 17 gives an opportunity for panelists to share success stories and future plans to...
Governor’s Adviser Outlines Recent Business Resiliency Projects
Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to the Governor, chats with Nick Ortiz, CalChamber vice president of local chamber relations, about why the Newsom administration...
CalChamber Policy Advocates Put Spotlight on Priority Business Issues
Adam Regele, CalChamber vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships, moderates a quick look at CalChamber-opposed priority bills that haven’t been tagged as-job killers...
Reception Gives Consular Corps, Foreign Economic Partners Opportunity to Meet Governor Newsom, Other State Officials
A CalChamber-hosted evening reception on May 17 gives members of the California Consular Corps and foreign economic partners, representing nearly 60 countries, an opportunity...
In Memoriam: Former CalChamber Chair Jack Diepenbrock
Sacramento attorney John V. (Jack) Diepenbrock, 1987 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, passed away at his home on March...
Formal Stage Begins to Prevent Heat Illness Indoors
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has started the formal rulemaking phase of its work on developing regulations to prevent heat...
Study Finds Job Killer Health Care Pay Bill Increases Costs $8B/Year
An economic analysis released last week found that a health care industry wage increase proposal would increase costs for public and private health care...
Reporting Time Pay: When It’s Owed Depends on Circumstances
My employee showed up for her shift in the wrong safety equipment, then later went home sick after clocking in for 30 minutes. Do...
