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California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera underscored support for Proposition 1 during an event assembled by women business, health care, and political leaders last week.
In a remarkable display of unified action, local chambers of commerce across California are taking a stand, meeting with state legislators to advocate for reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Enacted in 2004, PAGA was designed to empower workers to address labor disputes effectively. However, after nearly two decades, the cracks in its framework have become glaringly evident.
State of American Business/US Chamber Presentation by US Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark U.S. Chamber Defends Free Enterprise in State of American Business 2024 U.S. Chamber of CommerceDefending, Protecting, and Promoting Free Enterprise U.S. Chamber of Commerce, January 11, 2024 World Economic Meeting / Davos 2024
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera underscored support for Proposition 1 during an event assembled by women business, health care, and political leaders last week.
California is expected to see slow but steady revenue growth in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, requiring state leaders to cover a $37.8 billion budget shortfall, state Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw told business leaders during a California Chamber of Commerce webinar yesterday.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Bank is the official export credit agency of the United States. Its mission is to support American job creation, prosperity, and security through exporting by unlocking financing solutions for U.S. companies competing around the globe. EXIM Bank helps level the playing field and fill gaps in private sector financing.
California no longer has a minimum wage. Instead, the state has 50 minimum wages, differing depending on where you work or what you do.
California Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw will be outlining Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget priorities in a free online webinar presented by the California Chamber of Commerce.
It’s a problem, but not a crisis.
As the new legislative year began, several job killer bills were laid to rest again following continued strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and allied groups.
On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 isolation guidance, redefining “infectious period” to move away from a standard five days of isolation for COVID-19 cases and instead focusing on clinical symptoms to determine when to end isolation.
Meritless Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits are now a fiscal liability for the state of California.