Career Technical Education Bill Moves in Assembly
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will help the state meet future workforce needs passed an Assembly policy committee last week with unanimous support.
SB...
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...
10 Things Businesses Might Not Know About California’s Paid Sick Leave Law
SACRAMENTO, CA — One year ago today, California employers had to begin providing the paid sick leave (PSL) benefit to their employees. To highlight several...
Expanded Panama Canal Opens to Transit
The $5.2 billion Panama Canal Expansion has opened to transit and will double the waterway’s cargo capacity, enhancing the canal’s efficiency, reliability and customer...
CalChamber Opposition Helps Stop Job Killer Leave Mandate
A job killer bill that would have overwhelmed small businesses with administering a new protected leave of absence and subjected them to threats of...
CalChamber Issues Statement on Brexit Vote
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement following the Brexit vote.
“California has a lot at stake,” said Allan Zaremberg,...
CalChamber, Linked Learning Alliance Form Network to Help Youth Find Jobs
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Linked Learning Alliance have launched a California network of employer associations committed to advancing youth opportunities and...
Three CalChamber Members Appointed to Federal Travel Advisory Board
Three California Chamber of Commerce members have been appointed to the federal Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny...
CalChamber-Led Coalition Continues Push to Clarify Draft Prop. 65 Warning Rules
A coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues to highlight “unclear and ambiguous” sections of draft changes to the state’s Proposition 65...
California Grows An Educational Approach That Links Student Aspirations To Workforce Needs
Cross posted on Forbes online.
Simon Tran is on the fast track.
A junior at the Kearny High School of Digital Media and Design in San...
A Look at Tuesday Night’s Legislative Results—Counting Continues
In looking at the results from Tuesday’s California primary in Democratic open seats, we can say preliminarily that the outcomes look very positive for...
AP News Guide: California Primary Highlights
Voters in the nation's most populous state have cast their ballots, bringing the six-month presidential primary almost to a close — Washington, D.C. holds...
CalChamber Urges Members to Vote Today
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to vote in today’s election.
There are a number of critical down ballot legislative races where...
Long-Term Implications for California Employers in Down-Ticket Legislative Contests
A barn burner of a contest between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders has generated a lot of national media interest in Tuesday’s California...
Remembering Kirk West
Kirk West, longtime California business leader and confidante to governors, passed away yesterday. He was 79.
For two decades Kirk was the leading voice for business...
Kirk West, Longtime California Business Leader, Passes Away at 79
SACRAMENTO, CA — Kirk West, who served as CEO for the California Chamber of Commerce from 1986 –1997 has passed away. He was 79.
“Kirk...
California Poised for Economic Growth; Housing Affordability Challenge Emerges
Economic Advisory Council Report - May 27, 2016
The U.S. economy started off on a down note in 2016, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth...
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Limits Coastal Commission’s Access to Important Information
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that bans business from communicating with members of the Coastal Commission on issues before the Commission passed the...
Forum Highlights Trans-Pacific Partnership as Vehicle for Economic Integration
The importance of Trans-Pacific trade relations was the subject of a recent international forum at the California Chamber of Commerce.
More than 200 forum attendees...
Job Killer Update: CalChamber Identifies 21st Job Killer
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today added a budget trailer proposal to its job killer list, bringing the total number of...