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The Workplace Podcast

Preview of 2024 California Employment Law Legislative Proposals

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts is joined by CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris...

US Agency Releases Final Rule on Reporting Climate Risk, Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its long-awaited final rule on reporting requirements for certain climate risks and greenhouse gas emissions...
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US-Ireland Business Report Marks 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, the American Chamber of Commerce has released its annual US-Ireland Business Report; the 2024 theme is “Building Ireland’s...

CalChamber Board Votes to Oppose Both ACA 1 and New Gubernatorial Recall Effort

At their quarterly meeting last week, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to oppose both ACA 1 and a recently announced...
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CalChamber Board Votes to Oppose Both ACA 1 and New Gubernatorial Recall Effort

At their quarterly meeting last week, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to oppose both ACA 1 and a recently announced...
2024 Job Killers List

Bill Giving UI Benefits to Striking Workers Tagged a Job Killer

A bill that seeks to provide striking workers with unemployment insurance (UI) benefits has been tagged a job killer by the California Chamber of Commerce. SB...
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CalChamber Adds UI Proposal SB 1116 to Job Killer List

The California Chamber of Commerce has tagged SB 1116 (Portantino; D-Burbank) as a job killer, citing the proposal’s requirement for employers to subsidize striking...

Trade Update – March 12, 2024

Digital Trade Offers Growth Opportunities for US, State Firms in Latin America, Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address, Announcement of the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines, New State Council Will Focus on Job Creation Across All Regions

Digital Trade Offers Growth Opportunities for US, State Firms in Latin America

Growth in digital trade represents a great opportunity for U.S. and California companies to expand ties with Latin America in general and Brazil in...
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New State Council Will Focus on Job Creation Across All Regions

Governor Gavin Newsom last week announced the creation of the California Jobs First Council and an operational plan that will focus on streamlining the...

CalCompetes Tax Credit Application Period Closes Mar. 18

The latest California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) program application window is currently open and will close on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m....
2024 International Women's Day

International Women’s Day: March 8

The timing of Women’s History Month traces its roots to International Women’s Day, March 8, marked each year as a day to celebrate globally...
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U.S. Trade Representative Releases President Biden’s Trade Policy Agenda

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released President Joe Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report to Congress on...
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Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s Mental Health Plan — has Narrow Lead in Early...

California voters by a thin margin are favoring Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4 billion plan to build mental health treatment beds and housing through a...

Trade Update – March 5, 2024

USTR Releases President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report, How to Watch President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address, Port of Oakland Executive Director says it’s the “moment to modernize”

Chambers Ask US High Court: Help Local Leaders Battle Homeless Crisis

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S., Arizona and Montana chambers, and Oregon Business and Industry in asking the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Remember to Vote: California’s Primary Election Is Tomorrow

Tomorrow is California’s Primary Election, which includes a statewide ballot measure, Proposition 1; regional and local candidates; party nominations for president; and an open...
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Women’s History Month Provides Opportunity to Reflect on Contributions of Women in Business

As Women’s History Month begins March 1, the California Chamber of Commerce kicks off a month-long celebration highlighting the role of women in business...
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California Approves $1.9 Billion EV Infrastructure Investment Plan

This month, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $1.9 billion investment plan that will accelerate progress on the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging...
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CalChamber Announces Sandra Floyd as Chair of New Small Business Policy Council

The California Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce the Small Business Policy Council, a pivotal initiative designed to amplify the voices of small...