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Economy
12/02/2008  -  Economic News Continues to Dominate Headlines; Stanford Professor Provides Sound Guidance to New Administration
11/24/2008  -  California Non-Profit Company Asks U.S. High Court to Review Loss of Tax-Exempt Status
11/14/2008  -  CalChamber: Industry-Specific Taxes Hurt Economy, Budget Solution
11/07/2008  -  Governor: Cuts, Taxes, Economic Stimulus Needed to Address California Budget Shortfall
11/03/2008  -  New Federal Rules Require Program to Respond to ‘Red Flags’ for Identity Theft
10/31/2008  -  Governor Creates Bipartisan Commission on Taxation
10/30/2008  -  CalChamber: Attention to Business Costs Essential in Resolving UI Fund Insolvency
10/17/2008  -  Governor Issues Executive Order to Help Californians Affected by Fires
10/07/2008  -  Business Tax Bill Higher in State Budget Plan
10/06/2008  -  CalChamber Effort Pays Off: Congress Passes Economic Stabilization Legislation
10/01/2008  -  CalChamber Calls on California Congressional Delegation to Stabilize U.S. Financial Markets
09/24/2008  -  Governor Signs Budget
09/17/2008  -  Governor Promises Veto of Budget; CalChamber Says Insistence on Meaningful Budget Reform is Correct
09/08/2008  -  CalChamber Council Finds California Continues to Underperform the Rest of the U.S.
09/04/2008  -  CalChamber-Opposed Bill Stopped on Senate Floor
08/26/2008  -  Governor’s Budget Pushes Economic Stimulus
07/31/2008  -  CalChamber Urges Fire-Ravaged Small Businesses to Make Use of Disaster Assistance Programs
07/24/2008  -  Governor Signs Foreclosure Relief Bill
07/17/2008  -  Democrats Propose Higher Taxes on Business
07/10/2008  -  Coalition Launches Effort to Educate Californians about Devastating Impacts of Higher Property Taxes
06/25/2008  -  Study Finds Sick Leave Mandate Will Cost California 370,000 Jobs
06/11/2008  -  CalChamber Council Finds California Continues to Underperform Compared to U.S
06/06/2008  -  CalChamber Releases 2008 Business Climate Study; Issues California Economic Performance Scorecard
05/05/2008  -  CalChamber Advises Caution on Mortgage Market Proposals
05/01/2008  -  California Enterprise Zone Program Positive, Effective State Policy
04/16/2008  -  Author Pulls Bill Examining ‘Split Roll’ Tax
04/15/2008  -  Opposition Stops One of Two Digital Download Tax Bills
04/07/2008  -  CalChamber Warns of Harm If New Internet Tax Passes
03/24/2008  -  CalChamber Council Finds California Underperforming Compared to Rest of U.S.
03/13/2008  -  Bill Leading to Gas Price Increases Fails in Assembly
01/22/2008  -  Assembly Committee OKs Stronger Law to Fight Counterfeiting

Environmental / Agriculture
11/10/2008  -  Draft Climate Change Plan Overlooks Higher Energy Costs It Will Produce
10/22/2008  -  California Needs a Climate Change Plan That Delivers Emission Reductions at the Lowest Possible Cost
08/15/2008  -  Truck/Bus Replacement Rule Spells Ruin for Truck School If No Changes Made
07/14/2008  -  Workshop Highlights Cost of Truck/Bus Retrofit Rule Mandate Will Force Replacement of Truck Fleets
07/07/2008  -  Food Packaging Mandate Bill Passes Committee
07/02/2008  -  Bills Increasing Fuel Prices Pass Policy Committees
06/26/2008  -  Long Beach Port to Begin Clean Truck Concession Signups
06/24/2008  -  CalChamber Opposition Helps Stop Unfair Tax
06/18/2008  -  CalChamber, Truckers, Farmers, Construction Contractors, Business and Community Leaders Form New Coalition
06/04/2008  -  Truck/Bus Replacement Rule Coalition Seeking Members
05/06/2008  -  CalChamber Offers Pro-Jobs Approach to State’s ‘Green Chemistry’ Rulemaking
04/29/2008  -  CalChamber-Opposed Fuel Tax Increase Faces Second Assembly Committee Hearing
04/18/2008  -  CalChamber Defeats One of Two New Fuel Tax Bills
03/26/2008  -  Governor’s Environmental Awards Program Seeks Applicants
03/20/2008  -  Advisory Committee Recommends Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
03/18/2008  -  Governor Schwarzenegger Launches Mortgage Education Campaign
03/11/2008  -  Talk of ‘Split Roll’ Tax Resurfaces; CalChamber Urges Business to Be Wary
03/10/2008  -  Truck/Bus Replacement Rule Looms for State Businesses
03/06/2008  -  When Is a ‘Fee’ Really a Tax in Disguise?
03/05/2008  -  CalChamber Urges Members to Join Coalition to Protect California Against Invading Insect
02/21/2008  -  State Study Forecasts Water Supply Shortfall
02/19/2008  -  Governor Signs Bill Package Aimed at Fiscal Crisis
02/14/2008  -  Court Says Coastal Commission Can Prevent Development
02/12/2008  -  State Agency Report Outlines Options for Regulating Chemical Use in Products
02/08/2008  -  New U.S. Law Requires Greenhouse Gas Reporting by All Sectors
02/04/2008  -  CalChamber-Supported Bill Provides Tax Credit for Health Insurance
02/01/2008  -  CalChamber-Sponsored Legislation to Fight Counterfeiting Wins Assembly Approval
01/31/2008  -  CalChamber Stops New Vehicle Surcharge Bill
01/14/2008  -  Finance Director Details Governor's Plan to Control Deficit
01/11/2008  -  Governor Seeks Reforms to Align Spending, Revenues

Human Resources / Health & Safety
12/01/2008  -  CalChamber Makes Available HR Handbook for California Employers
11/25/2008  -  Updated Website Offers Four-Phase Program to Improve Health
11/19/2008  -  CalChamber Offers Seminars on Labor/Employment Laws
11/18/2008  -  At-Will Clause Not Conclusive Evidence of ‘Employee’ Status, Court Rules
11/06/2008  -  Workplace Poster Needs Updating; 'Required Notices Kit' Available
10/27/2008  -  State Supreme Court to Hear Meal/Rest Period Case
09/19/2008  -  CalChamber Requests Veto on Legislation Aimed at Diminishing Workplace Safety
09/18/2008  -  San Francisco Requires Businesses to Provide Commuter Benefits for Employees
09/11/2008  -  Court Finds Anti-Harassment Policy 'More Than Reasonable'
09/03/2008  -  Workers’ Comp Reform Roll Back in Transition to Governor
08/28/2008  -  State Workers’ Comp Bureau Recommends Rate Hike for 2009
08/21/2008  -  Court Rules Non-Compete Agreements Unenforceable
08/14/2008  -  Court Rules on Employee Privacy with Third Party Servers
08/12/2008  -  New Bill Eliminates Employees' Right to Secret Ballot Elections
08/11/2008  -  Hard Times Push State Unemployment Fund Toward Bankruptcy
08/08/2008  -  Sick Leave Mandate Bill Dies in Senate Committee
07/28/2008  -  Hearing Soon on Sick Leave Mandate Bill
07/25/2008  -  U.S. High Court Puts Burden on Employers in Age Discrimination Cases
07/23/2008  -  Court of Appeal Rules Employers Must Only Provide Meal and Rest Breaks
07/15/2008  -  ADA Regulatory Revisions Focus of CalChamber Phone Workshop
07/08/2008  -  CalChamber Helps Employers Prevent Heat Illness
07/01/2008  -  California Businesses Must Assess Liability Under Cell Phone Law
06/27/2008  -  CalChamber Offers New Mini-Book to Help Businesses Better Serve Employees, Customers with Disabilities
06/23/2008  -  Meal Period Lawsuit Crisis Needs Complete Solution
06/19/2008  -  CalChamber-Opposed Meal-Period Bill Fails to Provide Employees, Employers with Solutions
06/17/2008  -  Rising Gas Prices Spark New Demand for 4-Day Workweeks
06/05/2008  -  Court of Appeal Upholds Workers' Compensation Reforms
06/02/2008  -  State Activates Heat Illness Prevention Network Again
05/30/2008  -  Task Force Seeks Fit Business Award Applicants
05/28/2008  -  CalChamber Announces HR Network to Help Businesses Connect with Local Consultants
05/09/2008  -  New Booklets Available to Help Businesses Navigate Employment Laws, Reduce Legal Risk
05/07/2008  -  CalChamber Joins Suit to Protect Federal Oversight of Health Plans
04/25/2008  -  CalChamber Offers Seminars on Paying Non-Exempt Employees
04/22/2008  -  Senate Attempts to Roll Back Successful Workers’ Comp Reforms Again
04/17/2008  -  Assembly Committee Passes New Sick Leave Mandate
04/14/2008  -  Senate Panel Recognizes Need to Clarify Meal Period Rules
04/10/2008  -  Employer, Employee Testimony Illustrates Need for Flexible Work Schedules
04/09/2008  -  Committee to Hear CalChamber-Sponsored Bill Allowing Flexible Work Schedules
03/31/2008  -  CalChamber Sponsors Bill to Clarify Meal Period Law
03/28/2008  -  Appeals Court Ruling May Limit Efforts to Control Workers’ Comp Medical Costs
03/27/2008  -  Rules Change on Filings for H-1B Visas
03/21/2008  -  CalChamber-Opposed “Card Check” Bill Vetoed by Governor
03/19/2008  -  CalChamber Urges Governor to Veto “Card Check” Legislation
03/17/2008  -  CalChamber Urges Support for Flexible Work Schedules
03/12/2008  -  CalChamber Offers Seminar on Lawful Terminations
03/04/2008  -  State Supreme Court Finds Supervisors Not Personally Liable for Retaliation
02/27/2008  -  New Federal Posting Requirements in Effect
01/29/2008  -  Health Care Tax Proposal Fails Senate Health Committee
01/28/2008  -  CalChamber Reminds Employers to Post Job-Related Injuries Log
01/25/2008  -  CalChamber Hails Decision from California Supreme Court
01/17/2008  -  Health Care Bill Taxing Employers Scheduled for Senate Committee Hearing
01/10/2008  -  CalChamber Opposes Bill Undermining Basic Workers' Comp Principle
01/07/2008  -  Seminars on Labor/Employment Laws Filling Up Fast

Infrastructure / Education
11/13/2008  -  Honor Roll School: Common Lesson Planning Produces High Marks at Moreno Valley School
10/24/2008  -  Imperial High School Simply Expects Students to ‘Do Their Best’
10/21/2008  -  Study Shows Economic Benefits of Housing in California
10/15/2008  -  Study Finds High-Speed Rail Proposal Will Add to State Deficit
10/14/2008  -  California Faces Unparalleled Drought
09/30/2008  -  Flex Your Power Application Deadline Approaching
09/26/2008  -  California Newspapers Oppose Proposition 1A
09/23/2008  -  Report Recommends Reduced Agricultural Water Use
08/27/2008  -  Informational Hearing on Water Measure Highlights Urgent Need for Water Bond
08/19/2008  -  One of Two ‘Job Killer’ Fuel Bills Still Moving
08/18/2008  -  CalChamber, Coalition Oppose Prop. 7, Costly Renewable Energy Proposal
08/07/2008  -  Court Orders State, Regional Water Boards to Revise Water Quality Standards
08/06/2008  -  CalChamber Urges Governor to Veto ‘Job Killer’ Bill
07/29/2008  -  CalChamber Supports Legislation to Deter Scrap Metal Theft
07/18/2008  -  CalChamber Applauds Adoption of Green Building Standards
07/11/2008  -  CalChamber Applauds Leadership on Water Bond Proposal
07/09/2008  -  CalChamber Supports Algebra I Testing for Middle School Students
06/10/2008  -  Public Schools Succeeding at Helping Students Learn
05/19/2008  -  Survey Finds Californians Distressed About Schools, Want Accountability
05/02/2008  -  California’s 2008 Final Snow Survey Shows Low Water Content
04/24/2008  -  CalChamber-Opposed Bills Raising Building Costs Held in Assembly Committee
02/29/2008  -  Coalition Delays Seeking Signatures for Water Bond Initiatives
02/28/2008  -  CalChamber Comments on Proposed State ‘Green’ Building Standards
02/26/2008  -  CalChamber Asks State Commission to Support Sunrise Powerlink
02/07/2008  -  CalChamber-Opposed Bill Puts Burden on Homebuyers
01/30/2008  -  Governor Joins Opposition to Community College Measure
01/24/2008  -  No On Proposition 92 Campaign Launches Radio Ads

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