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Top Story Archives - 2010

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Economy

12/22/2010  -  State Begins Upturn, But Uncertainty Still High
12/15/2010  -  Department of Labor Gives Employers Access to Database to Help Recruit Workers with Disabilities
12/06/2010  -  Attempt to Eliminate Health Care Law Tax Reporting Burden Falls Short
11/30/2010  -  Business Loans Available Through State Program
11/22/2010  -  State Legislative Analyst Projects $25 Billion Budget Problem by 2011–12
11/16/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Federal Government to Extend Interest Relief to States on UI Loans
11/09/2010  -  Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Majority Vote Budget, But Also Back Two-Thirds Vote on 'Fees'
10/26/2010  -  Analysis: State Budget Includes Reforms, Holds Line with No New Taxes
10/21/2010  -  Small Business Act Provides Loans, Cuts Taxes for Small Business Owners
10/14/2010  -  No On Prop 25, Yes on Prop 26 Ads Airing Statewide
10/05/2010  -  California Economy Still Weak But Signs Point Up
10/01/2010  -  Governor Vetoes 10 Job Killer Bills; Signs 4 Job Creator Bills
09/29/2010  -  Bipartisan Coalition Working to Defeat Prop. 24 Jobs Tax
09/21/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Veto of ‘Job Killer’ Health Exchange Bills
09/14/2010  -  Two Job Creator Bills Go to Governor
09/13/2010  -  Job Killer Bills Awaiting Action by Governor
09/02/2010  -  CalChamber Opposition Helps Stop Job Killer Bill in Assembly
08/30/2010  -  Final Week of Session, ‘Job Killer,’ 'Job Creator' Bills Still Moving
08/13/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported Identity Theft Bill Signed by Governor
08/10/2010  -  New ‘Job Killer’ Bill Creates Economic Instability, Chills State’s Recovery
08/05/2010  -  CalChamber Helps Stall Tax Amnesty Program ‘Job Killer’ Bill
08/04/2010  -  Latest Budget Proposal Includes Permanent Tax Increases
07/23/2010  -  Nominations Open for Inner City Companies Seeking Capital
07/21/2010  -  Job Creator Bill Boosting Construction Jobs Passes Assembly Committee
07/20/2010  -  Tax Bill Discouraging Investment in California Passes Assembly Committee
07/19/2010  -  Study Ranks States Business Climates - CalChamber Offers Solutions to Improve California Ranking
07/12/2010  -  CalChamber Helps Stall Costly Business Penalty Bill
07/07/2010  -  Tax Hike Would Make California Oil Tax Burden Highest in Nation
06/21/2010  -  Legislature Actively Considering Many ‘Job Killer’ Bills
06/07/2010  -  California Economy Still Weak But Signs Point Up, CalChamber Council Finds
06/01/2010  -  Analysis: Deficit Spending, Tax Hikes in Latest Budget Proposals
05/24/2010  -  Job Creator Proposals Moving Through Legislature
05/12/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported Bill Provides Taxpayer Fairness
05/10/2010  -  CalChamber Opposes Bill Undermining Taxpayer Rights
05/06/2010  -  Policy Committee Passes ‘Job Creator’ Bill to Protect Employee Training Dollars
05/04/2010  -  CalChamber Releases Economic Recovery and Job Creation Action Plan
05/03/2010  -  Higher Property Taxes If ‘Split Roll’ Bill Passes
04/29/2010  -  CalChamber-Opposed Tax Bill Discourages Investment in California
04/27/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported Small Business Bill Passes Assembly Committee
04/26/2010  -  Bills Discouraging Investment in California Moving in Legislature
04/16/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported Bill Opens Opportunities for Small Businesses
04/12/2010  -  Office of Economic Development Established to Help California Businesses
04/07/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported Bill Requires Economic Analysis of ARB Regulations
04/06/2010  -  Taxes and Spending Highlighted in New Issue Advocacy Ad
04/05/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported ‘Job Creator’ Bill Protects Employee Training Dollars
03/24/2010  -  California’s Economy Shows a Few Positive Signs, CalChamber Council Finds
03/23/2010  -  Governor Signs CalChamber ‘Job Creator’ Bill
03/19/2010  -  CalChamber Opposes Problematic Tax Bills from Special Session
03/15/2010  -  CalChamber Identifies Legislation Seeking to Improve Jobs Climate, Help Recovery
03/12/2010  -  Inc. Magazine Seeks Applicants for Fastest-Growing Company List
03/11/2010  -  Lawmakers Voice Support for Economic Analysis of Proposals
03/08/2010  -  CalChamber Co-Chairs Effort to Stop Hidden Taxes
03/04/2010  -  Court Upholds Governor’s Line Item Veto Power
03/02/2010  -  Commission Calls for Creating a Governor's Office of Economic Development
02/24/2010  -  Fortune Ranks 41 CalChamber Members on ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ List
02/16/2010  -  Fast-Growing Coalition Opposing Independent Contractor Withholding
02/08/2010  -  Independent Contractor Withholding: CalChamber Cites Proposal as Small Business Job Killer
01/22/2010  -  Expedited Jury Trial Option Available Soon in California
01/20/2010  -  CalChamber Goes to Court to Protect California-Based Businesses from Class Action Lawsuits
01/15/2010  -  Finance Director: California Needs to ‘Right its Fiscal House’
01/13/2010  -  CalChamber Sues State to Return Beverage Recycling Funds to Program
01/07/2010  -  CalChamber Applauds Governor’s Commitment to Job Creation, Economic Recovery

Environmental / Agriculture

12/20/2010  -  Greenhouse Gas Emission Requirement for Refrigerants to Take Effect January
10/28/2010  -  Green Chemistry Rules Create More Uncertainty for Business
09/03/2010  -  Mandate to Disclose Product Ingredients Stopped in Assembly Fiscal Committee
08/31/2010  -  Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Job Creator Bill
08/18/2010  -  Amendments to 'Job Killer' Bill Undermine Secret-Ballot Union Elections
08/16/2010  -  Environmental Standard Job Creator Bill Awaiting Action by Governor
08/02/2010  -  CalChamber: Cap-and-Trade Plan Must Incorporate Cost Containment Mechanisms
07/30/2010  -  Governor Vetoes ‘Job Killer’ Bill
07/27/2010  -  CalChamber-Opposed Bill Creates Confusion In State’s Climate Change Goals
07/16/2010  -  Discount for CalChamber Members at Energy-Business Conference
07/02/2010  -  HR Watchdog Offers Updates on Health Care Law Implementation
06/15/2010  -  CalChamber: Cost Containment Critical in Developing AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Plan
06/11/2010  -  State Water Resources Board Revises Once-Through Cooling Policy
06/02/2010  -  Business Coalition Voices Concerns Over Impending Rules on Green Chemistry
04/28/2010  -  Streamlining Energy Oversight Goal of Proposal
04/23/2010  -  CalChamber Supports Bipartisan Proposal to Advance Environmentally Sound Projects
04/13/2010  -  CalChamber-Supported Legislation Increases Construction Jobs
04/08/2010  -  ‘Job Creator’ Bill Helps Businesses Meet Environmental Standard, Create Jobs
03/22/2010  -  CalChamber Continues Fight to Support Science-Based Prop. 65 Chemical Listings
03/17/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Governor to Sign ‘Job Creator’ Bill
01/14/2010  -  Draft Greenhouse Gas Rule Omits Key Issues

Human Resources / Health & Safety

12/23/2010  -  State Changes Required Posters/Pamphlets Employers Must Use
12/21/2010  -  2011 Edition of CalChamber Labor Law Digest Available Now
12/16/2010  -  Court Rules Employees Have Three Years to File Complaint to Recover Penalties for Untimely Final Wages
12/14/2010  -  CalChamber Releases List of New Employment Laws Affecting Businesses in 2011
12/13/2010  -  High Court Leaves in Place Decision Weakening Workers’ Comp Reform
12/09/2010  -  IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates
12/02/2010  -  Disability Access Law Reform – Where Are We Today?
12/01/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Employers to Prepare for Office Holiday Parties
11/29/2010  -  2011 Required Notices Kit Available at CalChamber Store
11/24/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Seminars on Leaves of Absence
11/18/2010  -  CalChamber to Offer Seminars on 2011 Labor/Employment Laws
11/17/2010  -  Final Rules to Help Employers Comply with Genetic Nondiscrimination Act
11/15/2010  -  Court Rules Employers Need Not Ensure Employees Take Breaks
11/12/2010  -  Seminars on Labor/Employment Laws Filling Up Fast
11/11/2010  -  CalChamber Makes Available 2011 Employment Poster
11/04/2010  -  New Heat Illness Regulations Go into Effect Today
10/19/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Free Webinar on Prop 19, Marijuana Initiative
10/07/2010  -  CalChamber Experts Answer Questions About Proposition 19's Impact on the Workplace
10/06/2010  -  New Workers’ Comp Forms Available to Comply with October Deadline
10/04/2010  -  Court of Appeal Issues Disappointing Ruling on Workers’ Compensation Case
09/28/2010  -  New Workers’ Compensation Notice Must Be Posted by October 8
09/24/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Webinar on Preventing Fraud in the Workplace
09/22/2010  -  CalChamber Tells Legislative Committee of Prop. 19 Problems for Employers
08/26/2010  -  CalChamber Presents Webinar on Paid Time Off Issues
08/24/2010  -  CalChamber Identifies Two New ‘Job Killer’ Bills
08/23/2010  -  Cal/OSHA Adopts CalChamber-Supported Amendments to State’s Heat Illness Standard
08/12/2010  -  CalChamber Sounds Alarm on Employer Impact of Proposition 19
08/03/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Webinar on Wage and Hour Laws
07/29/2010  -  Arbitrators Decide If Arbitration Agreement is Valid
07/28/2010  -  CalChamber Offers New Online Business Productivity Training
07/15/2010  -  CalChamber Opposes Bill Increasing Workers Compensation Costs
06/29/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Web Seminar on How Social Media Impacts the Workplace
06/28/2010  -  Court Sides with Employers on Search of Text Messages
06/18/2010  -  CalChamber Labor Law Experts to Be Featured at Annual HR Conference/Exhibition
06/17/2010  -  CalChamber-Opposed Bill Increases Risk of Identity Theft
05/28/2010  -  Webinar on Demand Outlines Health Care Law Impact on Business
05/27/2010  -  State Supreme Court to Review Employer Liability for Employee Actions
05/25/2010  -  Mandatory Leave Bill Puts Hardships on Employers
05/07/2010  -  ‘Fit Business’ Awards Application Process Opens
04/30/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Webinars on Leaves of Absence
04/21/2010  -  Proposal Removes Employer Flexibility in Managing Leave Requests
04/20/2010  -  Senate Policy Committee Rejects Flexible Scheduling Bill
04/15/2010  -  Business Community Testimony Highlights Need for Flexible Scheduling
04/14/2010  -  CalChamber-Sponsored Flexible Work Schedule Bill Up for Hearing Today
04/09/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Live Webinar on Health Care Reform Law
04/01/2010  -  State Supreme Court to Review Cost of Living Allowance in Workers’ Comp Cases
03/31/2010  -  Action Needed on Flexible Work Schedule Bill
03/03/2010  -  California Supreme Court Rules on ‘Kin Care’ Case
02/19/2010  -  CalChamber Offers Free Webinar on Pregnancy Disability Leave
02/12/2010  -  CalChamber Offers New and Improved Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
02/05/2010  -  CalChamber Encourages Businesses to Hire Employees with Developmental Disabilities
01/27/2010  -  Employers Must Post Job-Related Injuries Log by February 1
01/26/2010  -  Senate Schedules Vote on ‘Job Killer’ Health Care Tax
01/06/2010  -  CalChamber Files Briefs to Protect Workers’ Comp Reform
01/04/2010  -  CalBizCentral Poster Protect(SM) Helps Ensure Employment Posters Stay in Compliance

Infrastructure/Education

International

12/07/2010  -  U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement Closer to Passing
10/22/2010  -  South Korean Ambassador Urges U.S. to Approve Free Trade Agreement
09/30/2010  -  CalChamber to Participate in New Chile-California Council
09/23/2010  -  CalChamber Joins Governor on Successful Asia Trade Mission
09/16/2010  -  Governor Calls for Approval of U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement
09/15/2010  -  California Selected to Host Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum
09/09/2010  -  CalChamber Joins Governor on Trade Mission to Asia
09/08/2010  -  Korean Ambassador Highlights Trade Agreement at CalChamber Forum
08/25/2010  -  CalChamber, Coalition Urge Congress to Approve U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
08/17/2010  -  Senate Committee Passes Joint Resolution Hindering U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement
07/08/2010  -  Assembly Passes Resolution Hindering U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
06/10/2010  -  Trans-Pacific Forum Set to Open in San Francisco
05/20/2010  -  CalChamber Forum Highlights Asia Pacific, Exports, Economic Development
05/11/2010  -  Obama Appointees to Speak at CalChamber International Forum
04/22/2010  -  Assembly Committee Passes Resolution Hindering U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement
03/30/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Opposition to Legislation Hindering U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement
02/23/2010  -  Hong Kong Looks to Expand California Trade With Duty-Free Wine
02/02/2010  -  Upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Gathering Focus of Update Meeting
01/29/2010  -  CalChamber Guide Explains How Businesses Can Become Exporters
01/28/2010  -  CalChamber: Allow California Companies to Compete More Effectively in Foreign Markets
01/21/2010  -  CalChamber Coordinates with Japan Trade Organization to Promote Business Opportunities
01/12/2010  -  U.S. Trade Representative Seeks Comments on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Public Affairs / Politics

12/17/2010  -  CalChamber Member Companies Receive Recognition for Commitment to Diversity
12/08/2010  -  CalChamber Elects 2011 Board Officers
11/23/2010  -  Members of Citizens Redistricting Commission Selected
11/19/2010  -  Public Affairs Council Retreat Focuses on Post-Election California
11/10/2010  -  Voters Keep Redistricting Commission, Extend Authority for Congressional Remaps
11/08/2010  -  Business Support Leads to Victory for Pro-Jobs Candidates in Key Races
11/03/2010  -  California Voters Reject Marijuana Initiative, Preserve Redistricting Commission, Extend Commission Additional Authority to Draw Congressional Boundaries
11/02/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Members to Vote Today
11/01/2010  -  Newspapers, Administration Cite Reasons to Oppose Marijuana Initiative, Prop. 19
10/29/2010  -  No on Prop. 25, Yes on Prop. 26: Campaign Continues to Raise Awareness
10/27/2010  -  CalChamber Issues Vote Record on Major Bills 2010
10/25/2010  -  CalChamber “No on 19” Ad Sounds Alarm on Costly Employer Impacts of Initiative
10/20/2010  -  Public Affairs Council Hosts Post-Election Retreat
10/15/2010  -  CalChamber Names New Advocate for Labor/Employment, Taxation Issues
10/12/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Members to Register to Vote for November Election
10/11/2010  -  CalChamber Reports Final Status of Major Business Bills
10/08/2010  -  In Memoriam: Joe Shumate, Top Political Consultant to Governors, Russian President Yeltsin
09/20/2010  -  CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills at Close of Session
09/17/2010  -  Small Business Advocate of Year Award: Fresno Small Business Owner Helps Keep Tax Dollars Local
09/10/2010  -  Former Attorney General and Federal Judge Michael Mukasey to Make Presentation at CalChamber Monday
09/07/2010  -  CalChamber Announces Endorsement of Meg Whitman for Governor
09/01/2010  -  U.S. Senate Candidates Debate Tonight: Fiorina Takes on Boxer at Saint Mary’s College
08/27/2010  -  CalChamber Revamps Home Page for Easier Web Browsing
08/20/2010  -  Pro-Jobs Business Candidate Wins in Key Senate District
08/06/2010  -  Judge Rules Attorney General Must Strike “Retains Two-Thirds Vote” from Prop. 25 Ballot Materials
07/26/2010  -  CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills
07/13/2010  -  Attack on Business Free Speech Rights Passes U.S. House of Representatives
07/09/2010  -  Legal Review Reveals Proposition 25 Would Allow Majority-Vote Tax Increases
07/06/2010  -  Secretary of State Assigns Numbers to November Ballot Measures
06/30/2010  -  CalChamber-Backed Initiative to Stop Hidden Taxes Qualifies for November Ballot
06/25/2010  -  Pro-Jobs Business Campaign Yields Key Primary Victory
06/16/2010  -  CalChamber Public Affairs Retreat Looks at Primary, Forward to November Ballot
06/14/2010  -  Opposition Stops ‘Job Killer’ Bills in House of Origin
06/09/2010  -  California Voters Pass CalChamber-Supported Prop. 14
06/08/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Members to Vote Today
06/04/2010  -  CalChamber Names 22 Local Chambers to President’s Circle
06/03/2010  -  CalChamber Takes Positions on Initiatives
05/26/2010  -  Proposition 15 Means Tax Dollars for Political Campaigns
05/21/2010  -  Two Receive CalChamber Small Business Advocate of the Year Award
05/19/2010  -  Governor, CalChamber Chair: Focus on Job Creation
05/18/2010  -  Newsweek Correspondent Says Country Has Hit ‘Reset’ Button
05/17/2010  -  CalChamber Releases 2010 'Job Killer' Bill List
05/14/2010  -  Small Business Advocate of Year Award: Former Mayor Uses Past Advocacy to Lead
05/13/2010  -  Former Governor Wilson to Discuss State’s Governability
05/05/2010  -  Is California Ungovernable? Summit Panel to Discuss Question
04/19/2010  -  Proposition 15 Authorizes Use of Tax $$ to Fund Political Campaigns in Perpetuity
04/02/2010  -  Small Business Advocate of Year Award: Corona Banker Is ‘Visionary Leader’ in Local Business Community
03/29/2010  -  CalChamber Takes Positions on Initiatives
03/25/2010  -  Survey: California’s Lawsuit Climate Among Worst in Nation
03/18/2010  -  Deadline Approaching for Advocate Award Nominees
03/16/2010  -  CalChamber President Addresses Audience at Republican Primary Gubernatorial Debate
03/10/2010  -  CalChamber2010.com to Stream Republican Primary Debate Live
03/09/2010  -  CalChamber Fights to Preserve Open Primary Ballot Title and Summary
03/05/2010  -  Small Business Advocate of Year Award: Fresno Attorney Finds Time to Make Change in Local Business Scene
03/01/2010  -  CalChamber Urges Support for Prop. 16, Taxpayers Right to Vote Act on June Ballot
02/25/2010  -  CalChamber 2010.com Launched; New Website Offers Voters Side by Side Comparison of Gubernatorial Candidates
02/22/2010  -  CalChamber Signs Ballot Argument for Open Primary
02/10/2010  -  Secretary of State Assigns Numbers to June Ballot Measures
02/09/2010  -  State Auditor Extends Application Deadline for Citizens Redistricting Commission
02/04/2010  -  CalChamber Seeks Advocate Award Nominees
02/03/2010  -  Newsweek Correspondent to Address CalChamber Business Summit
01/08/2010  -  State Auditor Reminds Businesses About Applying for Citizens Redistricting Commission
01/05/2010  -  CalChamber Announces New Policy Advocates


 
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