CalChamber, Several Statewide Newspapers Oppose Proposition 55
Several newspapers have joined the California Chamber of Commerce in recommending a “no” vote on a ballot initiative that would extend Proposition 30 income...
12 CalChamber Members Make San Diego Area Best Places to Work List
Twelve California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently selected by the San Diego Business Journal as some of the best places to work...
Job Creator Bill Supporting Innovation, Entrepreneurship Signed By Governor
On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown signed a job creator bill that will direct funding for the University of California (UC) system to support...
Economy Pushes Through Global Turbulence; State Still Among Fastest Growing in U.S.
The California economy, like the nation overall, slowed its pace of growth over the past year. Still, the state remains one of the fastest...
Governor Signs Two CalChamber-Backed Bills Enhancing Tax Fairness
Governor Edmund Brown Jr. recently signed two California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that improve fairness in the tax law administration process.
AB 2201 (Brough...
CalChamber-Sought Amendments Protect Employers from Liability for Retirement Plan
Strong concerns expressed by the California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of local chambers of commerce and other employer groups resulted in amendments...
CalChamber Stops 19 Job Killer Bills
As the 2016 legislative session came to a close late Wednesday, 19 of 24 identified job killer bills had been effectively stopped through efforts...
SB 654 is Attack on Small Business; CalChamber Issues Call to Action
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging small business owners to contact their legislators and the Governor to express strong opposition to SB 654...
15 CalChamber Member Companies Land on Orange County Top Workplaces List
Fifteen California Chamber of Commerce member companies were featured in the Orange County Business Journal “Best Places to Work in Orange County” rankings this...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Bill
UPDATE -Governor Brown signed AB 2535: Late this morning Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that clarifies the...
Five CalChamber Members Creating Jobs with Help from Tax Credit
Five California Chamber of Commerce member companies have been selected by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) as recipients for the...
California Wins Competition for New Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute
A Los Angeles-based coalition will lead the newest institute to spur innovation in manufacturing in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.
The Smart Manufacturing...
Signed State Budget Includes Changes to Private Attorneys General Act
Changes to the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are part of the recently signed budget and accompanying trailer bills.
The Labor Code PAGA authorizes...
May Budget Revision
Amid Declining Revenue Growth, Governor Holds Line on Spending, Makes Saving a Priority
On Friday, Governor Brown released his May Revision to the California State Budget....
Governor Signs Job Creator Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that incentivizes disability access and education was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. yesterday.
SB 269...
California Economy: Still Outpacing the Nation
California has a lot to crow about. In the last four years the state has accelerated to become one of the fastest growing in...
State Job Growth Outpaces Nation; Inland Lags Behind Tech-Driven Coastal Areas
The state’s economic recovery has been extremely uneven, with the strongest growth coming along the coast, particularly in areas benefiting from the state’s leading...
Fiscal Concerns Lead to Vetoes for Final Job Creator Bills
The Governor’s continued attention to fiscal prudence led to vetoes of two job creator bills that contained tax credits and a third job creator...
Governor Signs Job Creator Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that provides employers with a limited opportunity to cure technical violations in an itemized wage statement...
Economic Advisory Council: Despite Drought, Challenges, California Continues Strong Economic Growth
Despite an ongoing drought and economic hurdles, California continues to enjoy strong overall economic growth, according to a recent report by the California Chamber...