Tag: Climate Change
CalChamber Poll Shows Voters Want Sensible Policies, No New Taxes
Last month the California Chamber of Commerce reported that Californians are taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, and expect their elected leaders to do the...
CalChamber Companies Lead in Innovating to Reduce Global Carbon Emissions
Reading the news these days, it is easy to get lost in the rhetoric of climate change. But in California, we’ve long moved past...
Smart Choices Balance Climate Change, Renewables, and Energy Stability
California energy policy is a complex interaction of economics, technological challenges, and environmental considerations, all of which must work together to create a reliable...
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...
Governor Signs Bill on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will improve accessibility of Greenhouse Gas Fund-eligible projects.
The bill, AB 1237 (Aguiar-Curry;...
Legislature Sends 3 Job Creator Bills to Governor
Three bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as job creators passed the Legislature this year and await action by the Governor. The...
Importance of Tourism, Trade, Other Issues Take Center Stage at International Forum
California’s top issues, including tourism’s impact on the state, and federal initiatives to facilitate Indo-Pacific trade, took center stage at the California Chamber of...
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;...
Amendments Put Balance in Former Job Killer Bill
Legislation that began as a targeted mandate increasing transportation costs has been amended at the urging of the California Chamber of Commerce and its...
CalChamber Releases List of 2019 Job Creator Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its list of job creator bills, calling attention to nine bills that will stimulate the economy...
