MI Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Chamber-Supported Paid Sick Leave,...
Monday, July 15, 2019
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The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments later this week on the constitutionality of Chamber-supported changes to the paid sick leave and minimum wage ballot proposals made last year. The court will hold oral arguments on the issue on July 17, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. The oral arguments will ... .. read more..

Special session to deal with pension relief for universities and other agenci...
Monday, July 15, 2019
Bottom Line (http://kychamberbottomline.com)

After a bill seeking to allow state universities and other government entities to exit the state’s ailing pension system as well as freeze the rate they are paying to the system was vetoed by the governor in April, Gov. Matt […] The post Special session to deal with pension relief for unive... .. read more..

Tariffs Are Biting Wisconsin Businesses, But The Pain May Be Worth It
Monday, July 15, 2019
WMC (https://www.wmc.org)

Survey shows labor availability, health care costs remain big concerns MADISON – President Donald Trump’s tariffs are biting Wisconsin companies, but a majority of business leaders support them anyway, according to a semi-annual economic survey conducted by Wisconsin Manufacturers & … C... .. read more..

5 Job Killer Bills Still Active as Legislature Departs for Summer Break
Monday, July 15, 2019
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

Five job killer bills that will significantly increase costs for California businesses continued to move through the legislative process as lawmakers headed home for the summer recess last week. This year, the California Chamber The post 5 Job Killer Bills Still Active as Legislature Departs for ... .. read more..

California Backs Effort to Boost Utilities During Wildfires
Friday, July 12, 2019
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

California lawmakers approved a multibillion-dollar plan Thursday to shore up the state’s biggest electric utilities in the face of catastrophic wildfires and claims for damage from past blazes caused by their equipment. It requires The post California Backs Effort to Boost Utilities During... .. read more..

Governor Bevin addresses crowd at Chamber Business Summit
Friday, July 12, 2019
Bottom Line (http://kychamberbottomline.com)

Friday morning at the Kentucky Chamber Business Summit, Chamber Communications Director Jacqueline Pitts interviewed Governor Bevin on issues such as pro-growth policies supporting record-breaking investment, his approval rating, and his opponent’s absence. Attorney General Andy Beshear, who is r... .. read more..

Scott Jennings and Matt Jones discuss Kentucky politics at Chamber Business S...
Thursday, July 11, 2019
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WATCH VIDEO OF THE PANEL DISCUSSION HERE. During the Kentucky Chamber’s 14th Annual Business Summit, politics was a hot topic of discussion on a panel featuring CNN contributor Scott Jennings and Kentucky Sports Radio Radio’s (KSR) Matt Jones, moderated by […] The post Scott Jennings and Ma... .. read more..

Fiske Names UMW Among Best Colleges for 10th Consecutive Year
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

Campus beauty is among the myriad attributes that make Mary Washington among the nation’s top colleges and universities, according to Fiske. For the 10th consecutive year, The Fiske Guide to Colleges has named University of Mary Washington among the country’s best colleges for delivering outstand... .. read more..