Tag: Top Stories
California Governor Toughens Climate-Change Goals
As he was sworn in for a record fourth term, Gov. Jerry Brown charted an ambitious new goal on Monday for California in its...
CalChamber to Outline International Trade Priorities for California Congressional Delegation
As the new Congress convenes on Tuesday, January 6, the California Chamber of Commerce will send a letter outlining its international trade priorities for...
Economic Shifts: Is California Unfriendly to Business?
Part IV in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Employment laws that go beyond targeting wrongdoers help fuel negative impressions of doing...
Economic Shifts: Housing Costs and the Three ‘T’s’
Part III in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Housing costs are one barrier to matching people with jobs, California Chamber of...
Gathering Highlights Trade Link to U.S. Jobs
The importance of trade agreements and their impact on U.S. jobs was the focus of a recent international breakfast hosted by the California Chamber of...
Economic Shifts: Is Higher Education Calibrated to Meet Workforce Needs?
Part II in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Children today don’t get an education about civics, yet capitalism is dependent upon...
Businesses Seek Renewal of Trade Program to Avert Tax Increases, Job Losses
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to renew a longstanding trade program to prevent further tax increases and job losses for U.S....
Economic Shifts: Is the California Dream Back?
Part I in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discussed economic shifts during...
Report: California Employers Pay Highest Workers’ Comp Costs in Nation
The biennial study by the Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Services has confirmed that California employers pay the highest workers’ compensation costs in...
Pro-Jobs Candidates Gain Victories in November Legislative Races
Business groups scored significant wins Tuesday night in a number of hotly contested and very competitive legislative races from around the state. Candidates from...
Report Highlights Japanese Businesses’ Contributions to Southern California Economy
Southern California is one of the leading global hubs for Japanese companies, according to a recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)...
CalChamber Joins Export, Trade Specialists from Across Country
The California Chamber of Commerce was well represented at recent gatherings of export and international trade specialists nationwide in Washington, D.C.
CalChamber Vice President of...
Guest Commentary: Climate Change Policy Comes with Economic Risks
(Cross posted in The Sacramento Bee)
Gov. Jerry Brown spoke to the United Nations Climate Summit last month. He made a strong pitch for state...
CalChamber-Supported Community College Education Bill Signed by Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that establishes baccalaureate degree pilot programs at up to 20 community college districts to help meet regional workforce...
Governor Signs Two Job Creator Bills
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed two California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills.
Just this morning the Governor signed AB 1839 (Gatto; D-Los...
New Law Provides Incentive to Bring Aerospace Jobs to California
An economic incentive program to attract new aerospace jobs to California is now in place with the signing of two California Chamber of Commerce-supported...
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court Eyes CEQA
(Cross posted on Fox and Hounds Daily)
The best prospect for reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is no longer with the Legislature...
President of Mexico, Gov. Brown Continue Momentum of Trade Mission
On the last day of his first trip to the United States as president of Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto visited the state capital,...
An Unhealthy Dependence on the Rich
A robust rainy day reserve, which socks away unanticipated taxes, is the best hedge against a return to the bad old days of budget...
Study: California Businesses Average 19% Higher Operating Costs
California businesses on average have 19% higher operating costs per job than businesses in the rest of the country, according to a study released...