May 25, 2012

Sacramento Host Breakfast
Governor, CalChamber Chair
Offer State Revenue Solutions
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. touched upon the challenges California faces and his proposed solutions in an address to business and civic leaders from throughout the state at the 87th annual Sacramento Host Breakfast on May 22.

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Governor Signs Job Creator Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that encourages job growth by eliminating costly and repetitive permitting for solar thermal projects was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on May 23.

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Two More ‘Job Killers’ Move Off List
Amendments Remove Most Onerous Aspects; CalChamber Still Opposes / Author Declines to Pursue Forestry ‘Job Killer’ Bill
The California Chamber of Commerce removed the “job killer” designation on a bill that increased the cost of development and created project delays by requiring that general plans incorporate concepts related to healthy food access and urban agriculture, after it was amended on May 17. The CalChamber remains opposed to the bill.

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Remarks by Timothy S. Dubois
Leveraging International, In-State Tourism
Can Boost Jobs, Economy, Revenues
Following are remarks presented by 2012 California Chamber of Commerce Chair Timothy S. Dubois at the Sacramento Host Breakfast on May 22. Dubois is president of The Edward Thomas Collection.  

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Labor Law Corner
Consider Reasons for Absences
When Deciding Employee Termination
We hired an employee who has been tardy and absent. Can I terminate an employee for excessive absenteeism and tell her on the phone?

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Entire Newsletter: More Articles in PDF

• Assembly OKs Job Creator Bikeways Bill

• Senator Rubio Meets with CalChamber Environmental Committee

• Fresno Chamber First Up
  with ChamberPAC Contribution

• Governor’s Jobs, Business Adviser
  Speaks on Growth, Trade at International Forum

• Future Joint Trade Policy Initiatives Key Topic
  for District Export Council

• CalChamber Hosts Gathering for Consular Corps,
  Governor to Meet

• Japanese Business Executives
  Meet with CalChamber Leaders

• Brigadier General Touts National Guard
  ‘Work for Warriors’ Program

• Senate GOP Leader Offers Perspectives
  on California Budget, Policy, Politics

• CalChamber-Sponsored Seminars/Trade Shows

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