Tag: Environmental
Years of Discussions Yield Far-Reaching Packaging Deal
A workable compromise on a circular economy policy for California was reached in the final days before the Legislature left for summer recess and...
CalChamber, Allies Stop Anti-Business Legislation
This legislative session, the California Chamber of Commerce identified more than 130 bills that would have increased costs or imposed regulatory burdens on California...
Environmental, Industry Groups Call for Suspending Public Comment Deadlines on Pending Regulations
A collection of industry and environmental organizations are urging federal and California agencies to extend or suspend public comment deadlines on a variety of...
Governor Newsom Vetoes Threat to Water Reliability
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed job killer legislation last week that threatened California’s water supply, and would have created regulatory uncertainty and litigation.
“SB 1 posed...
Just 2 Job Killer Bills Pass
Only two of the 31 job killer bills identified this year by the California Chamber of Commerce have passed the Legislature and been sent...
Bill Threatening Water Supply Reliability Passes First Assembly Policy Committee
Legislation that threatens water supply reliability for millions of Californians passed the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee this week.
The California Chamber of...
Job Killer Bill Threatens Water Supply Reliability
Legislation that threatens water supply reliability for millions of Californians is scheduled to be considered next week by an Assembly policy committee.
The California Chamber...
CalChamber Identifies Three More Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce this week added three more bills to its job killer list, bringing the total number of job killers to...
Environmental Law Reform: Best Prospect Appears at California Supreme Court
The best prospect for reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is no longer with the Legislature or the Governor, but at the...