Advocacy Alerts

CalChamber Board Hears Update on Future Energy Possibilities for State

CalChamber Calls for Changes to Nonemergency COVID Draft Rule

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board’s draft proposal to extend the state’s COVID-19 regulation for another two years — with some significant changes from the COVID-19 emergency regulation — still needs adjustments, the California Chamber of Commerce told the Standards Board last week.

Commentator Predicts Party Numbers to Shift in November Elections

Federal Reserve Fights Inflation, Walks Line Between Soft Landing, Recession

The Drumbeat of a Recession Is Growing Louder, But It Is Probably Not Here Yet

Governor Signs CARE Court Support System into Law

A California Chamber of Commerce-supported proposal to establish a support system for homeless individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders was signed into law last week by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Health Net: Expanding Access to Care

Health Net was founded more than 40 years ago in California, remains headquartered in the state and maintains operations in all 58 counties. The company provides health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare, including offering several health plans through Covered California. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and more.

Ninth Circuit Panel to Rehear Arguments on California’s Mandatory Arbitration Ban

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel has voted to withdraw its original ruling on California arbitration agreements in employment and rehear arguments on AB 51, leaving the law unresolved.

Shared Values Core of Australia-California Partnerships on Climate, New Technology

Multiple connections enhance continuing strong economic relations between Australia, the United States and California, Ambassador Jane Duke, Consul General of Australia in Los Angeles, recently told a California Chamber of Commerce breakfast audience.

Water Managers Present Look at California Water Needs

Craig Miller, general manager of the Western Municipal Water District, appear before the CalChamber Water Resources Committee on September 8 to give their perspectives on solutions to the state’s water supply shortfall. The two are board members of the Solve the Water Crisis coalition, a group of water agencies that is calling attention to steps the coalition members believe the state must take to update infrastructure and policies to ensure there is sufficient water to support California food producers and jobs.

Bill to Relicense Diablo Canyon Power Plant Goes to Governor

In the final hours of the session, legislators passed and sent to the Governor a CalChamber-supported bill, SB 846 (Dodd; D-Napa), that provides the mechanism to relicense the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. The bill will ensure a source of essential carbon-free electricity to California.

September 2, 2022

COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Bill Awaits Action

Legislation establishing the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awaits action by the Governor.