Jobs, the economy and the state budget are top priorities for the state’s voters - 74% of the voters see the budget as a crisis.
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If government agencies restrict independent contracting in California the results will slow economic growth and add to the state’s unemployment rate, according to a new analysis by economic policy expert and former California chief economist, Philip J. Romero.
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California would impose $2 billion in mid-year "trigger" cuts next month, including reductions to K-12 schools, under a new revenue forecast issued this morning by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office. The LAO also said the deficit for the year beginning July 1, 2012 would be nearly $13 billion.
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“The California Business Roundtable supports the Governor and Republican Legislators pension reform legislation that will help bring our state’s budget under control for the long term future."
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Roundtable Chairman, Jerry J. Carnahan, President and CEO Farmers Life Insurance on the mission of the California Business Roundtable.
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California’s policy makers must work together to restore the promise of economic growth and prosperity. The state’s current business climate is hindering job creation efforts and stifling economic growth.
California’s future economic competitiveness demands an educated and highly skilled workforce. Business must be a unifying voice for the rapid improvement of our state’s public schools.
California continues to live off the legacy of past generations investment in infrastructure. Our long term economic prosperity demands that we make investments today to rebuild and strengthen our infrastructure.
California’s regulatory environment is the most costly and uncertain in the nation. Clear, consistent and wise regulations not only protect the well-being of the population but improve the business climate.
Sacramento, CA — The following statement was released by California Business Roundtable President, Rob Lapsley in response to today’s release of the May Revise by Governor Jerry Brown. “The $16 billion budget deficit is a direct result of our continued struggling economy and high unemployment. We sincerely appreciate Governor Brown’s leadership to make the tough
Read More >The Summit represents an unprecedented effort to develop a cohesive job creation and competitiveness plan with input from regional and state leaders.
Read More >As California policymakers in Sacramento prepare to tackle the state’s budget deficit and create jobs, a recent statewide poll shows that voters lack confidence in the state’s economic future, citing ongoing budget deficits and out-of-control government spending as significant inhibitors to expanding jobs and economic growth in the state.
Read More >By Loren Kaye President of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education Originally published at Fox & Hounds Daily The California Foundation for Commerce and Education (of which I am the president) this week released its 2012 survey of business executives detailing current attitudes about the state’s economy, business climate, and budget. The study was
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While members of the California Business Roundtable represent virtually every major industry segment, the association is membership focused.
The Roundtable membership is limited to leading companies doing business in California and participation is limited to chief executive officers and senior operating executives of these companies.
