Proposition 58: Newspapers Statewide Lend their Support
California Chamber of Commerce-supported Proposition 58 has newspapers across the state publishing editorials urging a “yes” vote on the measure.
Proposition 58 amends and repeals...
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...
Newspapers Statewide Endorse Proposition 54
With the November 8 General Election looming, newspapers statewide have published editorials urging a “yes” vote on California Chamber of Commerce-supported Proposition 54.
Proposition 54...
Numerous California Newspapers Endorse Proposition 52
With just a week until the General Election, newspapers up and down the state have published editorials urging a “yes” vote on California Chamber...
CalChamber Backs Prop 51; Recommends Businesses Support Education Facilities Bond
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to support Proposition 51, the Kindergarten through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of...
Governor Brown, Most California Newspapers Oppose Proposition 53
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and newspapers statewide are recommending that voters reject California Chamber of Commerce-opposed Proposition 53, which requires a statewide election...
CalChamber Participates in Equal Pay Task Force Meeting at Capitol
The California Pay Equity Task Force, created by the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, convened its third meeting this week...
California Employers: Don’t Forget ‘Time Off to Vote’ Obligations
The general election is November 8. Employers must display a poster describing voting leave requirements at least 10 days before every statewide election.
If an...
Following Latest Round of Negotiations, CalChamber Urges State Congressional Delegation to Support Transatlantic Economic...
The United States remains fully engaged and is as committed as ever to the successful passage of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), said...
CalChamber Issues Vote Record on Major Business Bills 2016
The California Chamber of Commerce has released a report of California legislators’ floor votes for the second year of the 2015-16 legislative session, focusing...
CalChamber Offers Employers Guidelines for Political Communications to Employees
A brochure available online from the California Chamber of Commerce offers employers a concise overview of the do’s and don’ts of communicating with employees...
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...
CalChamber Urges Members to Register to Vote for November Election
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to register to vote for the November 8 General Election before the October 24 deadline.
An...
California Supreme Court Rejects ‘New Project’ Test; State Agencies to Determine If Additional Environmental...
The California Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that subsequent changes to a development project which has already been subject to review under the California...
Small Businesses Eligible for Federal Grant for Trade and Export Initiative
California has received a grant from the federal government to help small businesses boost trade and exports abroad, according to the Governor’s Office of...
New 2017 Exempt Classification Rates
California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced rate changes for the computer software employee exemption and the licensed physician or surgeon exemption. The new rates take...
Report: California Export Numbers Up In Latest Data
California’s merchandise export trade posted solid year-over-year gains in August, according to a recent trade report by Beacon Economics.
According to a Beacon Economics analysis...
CalChamber Releases Final Status Report on Major Business Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce has published its final status report on the top priority bills for California’s business community, showing the ultimate fate...
Governor Signs Bill Directing Development of Indoor Heat Illness Standard
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed a bill directing Cal/OSHA to adopt a regulation to prevent heat illness for indoor workers.
SB 1167 (Mendoza;...
Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Campaign Finance Transparency
“Transparency” may be more than just a buzzword come 2017.
Proposition 54, teed up for the November ballot, would mandate the Legislature enforce a three-day...