Tag: Cap-and-Trade
Legislative Analyst: Rely More on Most Cost-Effective Climate Strategies
Relying more on the most cost-effective greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies was recommended last month by the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO).
In its annual...
Job Creator Fostering Technological Innovation Wins OK from Assembly Fiscal Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that encourages technological innovation passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee this week with bipartisan support.
AB 1195 (O’Donnell;...
CalChamber Outlines Subjects for Carbon-Based Sales Tax Study
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed-unless-amended bill that will increase costs and place regulatory burdens on businesses passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee this week.
SB...
More Questions on Carbon Tax Proposal
Last week, CalChamber’s tax and privacy guru Sarah Boot wrote about her surprise that a California legislator would introduce a “carbon tax” bill that...
Air Board’s Plan to Raise Fees Threatens Our Economy and Climate Goals
California produces just 1% of atmospheric carbon emissions, yet global leaders and activists care about California regulations. Why is this?
It’s the same reason that...
CalChamber Backs Constitutional Changes on Cap-and-Trade, Transportation Funds
Two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the June 2018 ballot are being supported by the California Chamber of Commerce in accordance with...
Governor Calls for Fiscal Prudence with Budget Plan
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this week proposed the final budget of his gubernatorial career, proposing to spend a record $190 billion without raising...
Governor Signs Cap-and-Trade Extension
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this week signed legislation extending the cap-and-trade program and providing the least costly path to achieving the state’s ambitious...
CalChamber Backs Cap-and-Trade Bill
The California Chamber of Commerce this week announced its support of legislation that will help maintain a healthy economy and provide the least costly...
CalChamber Outlines Best Way to Meet California Emissions Reduction Goal
An economy-wide cap-and-trade system will be the least costly and least disruptive approach to meeting the state’s ambitious emissions reduction goal, the California Chamber...
