Water Supply and Drought Are Now Californians’ Top Environmental Concern
Monday, August 2, 2021
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

When asked to name the most important environmental issue facing the state today, Californians are most likely to mention water supply and drought—a shift from a year ago. About six in ten Californians approve of Governor Newsom’s handling of environmental issues, and a similar share approve of P... .. read more..

CalChamber Applauds Governor’s Action on Energy; Threats to Supply Created by...
Friday, July 30, 2021
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

The California Chamber of Commerce today welcomed news that Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an emergency proclamation that will result in greater reliability of energy for Californians during peak use times, stating: “Heat waves, drought and wildfires are straining our grid – oftentimes beyond c... .. read more..

Representative Matthew Koch Presented with 2021 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award
Friday, July 30, 2021
Bottom Line (http://kychamberbottomline.com)

On Thursday, Representative Matthew Koch was presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts and Public Affairs Manager John Cox.... The post Representative Matthew Koch Presented with 2021 Kentucky Chamber MVP Award appeared first on The Bottom Line . .. read more..

Prop. 65 Virtual Conference to Explore Warning Rules, Acrylamide
Friday, July 30, 2021
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

Proposition 65 warning rules, acrylamide in food, and small business compliance challenges are among the topics to be discussed at the virtual Prop. 65 Clearinghouse Conference on September 27. Panel discussions for all attendees will cover subjects such as: Prop. 65 online warning regulations: u... .. read more..

Gov. Beshear tightens back to school recommendations, urges K-12 schools to r...
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Bottom Line (http://kychamberbottomline.com)

As Kentuckians prepare for school to start in the fall, Governor Beshear announced Thursday that K-12 schools should require masking for all teachers, staff, students,... The post Gov. Beshear tightens back to school recommendations, urges K-12 schools to require masking for all appeared first on... .. read more..

Bipartisan Senate group announces agreement on federal infrastructure framework
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Bottom Line (http://kychamberbottomline.com)

After months of debate and discussion, the U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to move forward with negotiations on a bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $550 billion... The post Bipartisan Senate group announces agreement on federal infrastructure framework appeared first on The Bottom Line . .. read more..

CalChamber Fights Added Burdens on Hotel Industry
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that creates additional burdens and costs on the lodging industry, which was disproportionately impacted by the state shutdowns during the pandemic, recently passed a Senate policy committee after only minor amendments were made. AB 1074 (Lorena Gonza... .. read more..

Size of the U.S. economy surpasses pre-pandemic levels, but threats remain
Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Despite lower than expected growth, U.S. economic output surpassed an important milestone in the second quarter of 2021, according to a new report by the... The post Size of the U.S. economy surpasses pre-pandemic levels, but threats remain appeared first on The Bottom Line . .. read more..